Audiology

Stimulating the right pitch at the right rate and at the right place in the cochlea enables people with hearing loss to hear with their cochlear implants in a way that comes uniquely close to natural hearing. Simple, right? Not at all. MED-EL’s sophisticated technology that enables closest to natural hearing is anything but simple. Read on to find out what sets us apart from other CI manufacturers and why we are the worldwide leader when it comes to cochlear implant sound quality.

MED-EL has long been a leader in cochlear implant innovation, committed to delivering hearing solutions that closely replicate natural hearing. In partnership with Starkey, a global leader in hearing aid technology, MED-EL introduces DualSync—a breakthrough in bimodal streaming that enables seamless audio delivery to both ears via Apple devices.

Research related to balance disorders is now rapidly advancing. For many professionals focused primarily on hearing care, it may seem increasingly difficult to stay up to date on vestibular topics. That’s why, as part of Vestibular Awareness Week 2025, we are proud to help get the word out to clinicians and ENT practices around the world.

Professor Mario Zernotti, our guest author, shares insights gained from nearly four decades of experience helping children with conductive hearing loss due to microtia and congenital aural atresia, which occurs most commonly in Andes Mountains of South America.

While the cause of Meniere’s disease (MD) remains an enigma, a review of recent literature provides some valuable findings to keep in mind when considering cochlear implant candidacy and care for patients with Meniere’s disease.

Lack of awareness, gradual hearing loss, and financial concerns are the most common barriers to cochlear implant uptake in older adults. Learn more about how hearing professionals can help overcome these obstacles to improve quality of life for cochlear implant candidates.