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Since 2006, each channel or pair of electrodes in MED-EL’s cochlear implants has had its own current source. These 12 channels with independent current sources allow each electrode pair to stimulate the cochlea with more flexibility. For instance, several different electrode pairs can stimulate different places in the cochlea at precisely the same time, which is often referred to as simultaneous or parallel stimulation.

The effects of deafblindness vary depending on the degree of vision or hearing loss but can impact communication, mobility, and access to information. It is therefore imperative that teachers and healthcare professionals adopt a collaborative approach to ensure the best outcomes while addressing the diverse needs of individuals within this population.

As the leading developer of hearing systems, our goal at MED-EL is to overcome hearing loss as a barrier to communication and quality of life. Our comprehensive product portfolio has been expanded with a wide range of passive middle ear implants so that it now offers solutions for every kind of hearing loss and pathology. Based on decades of experience with active hearing implants, MED-EL's passive middle ear implants are characterized by high quality, innovative features and precise individual adjustment options.

While adults who use bone conduction devices may not require auditory training, all children with hearing loss can benefit from early speech therapy and rehabilitation support. This is because, for children with hearing loss, rehabilitation involves much more than auditory training. When early detection of hearing loss is combined with early hearing device fitting and