Science of Hearing Implants
There is always great news in the development and research around cochlear implants: Technological innovations, studies and research findings – read interesting scientific articles on hearing implant systems here!
The first robot-assisted cochlear implantation in Austria
In September, the first robot-assisted cochlear implantation in the German-speaking area took place in Vienna.
With cochlear implant design against stigma
Functionality and attractive design of visible parts of cochlear implants help the acceptance of hearing aids, making it easier for the affected to live with it and for the candidates to make their decision.
Learning to read – with or without hearing problems
Reading and writing are focal points of elementary school and the basis of later education.
Hearing implants – made in Austria
For over 30 years, MED-EL is an internationally renowned example of synthesis of research and development in medical technology. A new compendium provides an exciting overview of the most important research areas of the company.
Hearing with a Cochlear Implant
Scientific evidence managed to cofirm that it was possible to understand speech with a cochlear implant flawlessly. But the question "HOW naturally do the users hear?" remained unanswered.
The Development of Cochlear Implants
Today we are talking from the heart of production of Cochlear Implants: the Implant Development. The experts expain how cochlear implants are developed.
The Future of Cochlear Implants
Manufacturers of cochlear implants are announcing many innovations for the next few years. On the other hand, users' requests seem almost modest: simple audio accessories and more focus on music.
A modern help for tinnitus
Find out more on how cochlear implants can relieve persistent ear noise (tinnitus) in single-sided hearing loss.
Education & good hearing– an interaction
Knowledge and good education are very important for people with hearing implants for a better life success.
New Program for MED-EL Cochlear Implants
New program for MED-EL cochlear implants called MAESTRO 9.0 improves fidelity and enhances user hearing experience.
New Innovations in Hearing Implants
Austrian company MED-EL proudly presents many innovations in hearing implants as well as their use for customers.
AudioStream – Streaming with a Cochlear Implant!
Wireless streaming will be possible for all SONNET users – with no other accessories. It is made possible by a special case for the battery compartment: AudioStream.
RONDO 3 – Cochlear Implant Audio Processor in the Fast Lane
Cochlear Implant Audio processor RONDO 3 combines simple handling and wireless battery operation of the single-unit audio processor with innovative, state of the art sound processing.
New Certification for Hearing Implant Manufacturers
MED-EL became the first manufacturer of hearing implants in the world to be certified according to the new EU medical products regulations in March 2020.
Bimodal ideal: Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant
Where different hearing devices are used on each side, we speak of bimodal hearing.
SAMBA 2: New audio processor for Vibrant Soundbridge and Bonebridge
SAMBA 2 learns independently what settings you prefer in various hearing situations and sets itself automatically to them.
New Accessories for SONNET and SONNET 2
With the new application AudioKey, users can control their MED-EL SONNET or SONNET 2 directly from their smartphone.
Hearing and Social Skills
It is not just cognitive or emotional impairments that can influence the development of social skills, hearing ability also plays a part in that.
BONEBRIDGE new
MED-EL introduced a new implant, the BCI602 which is available since the end of 2019.
Wanted: Double Security of Hearing Implants
The ability to hear with both ears is a duplication with a back-up. Users expect their implant to be reliable and safe - bilateral users expect that twice as much.
