Science

Hearing aid or hearing implant?

The results with hearing implants and with conventional hearing aids are constantly improving and the limits of use of these different systems are in a constant change.

Research on the future of hearing rehabilitation

On the last day of the Austrian ENT Congress, in September 2021 in Innsbruck, the focus was on the medium-term and distant future of hearing rehabilitation.

Bimodal streaming options with Galaxy

With the current generation of Samsung smartphones, you can talk on the phone or listen to music with both ears at the same time - even if you hear with a cochlear implant on one and a hearing aid on the other side!

Quality of life: how can you measure it?

Dr. Ruth Zöhrer studied medicine and has a PhD in biology. Today, she is involved in studies that measure, among other things, how hearing implants affect the quality of life of the CI users.

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.