Audiology

For over a quarter of a century, the revolutionary and unrivalled VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE middle ear implant system has helped restore hearing to thousands of people around the world. Its 25th anniversary is the perfect occasion to take a closer look at the past, present, and future of this active middle ear implant with Prof. Thomas

Age-related hearing loss can be a major barrier to achieving healthy and fulfilling final decades of life for many. In this article, we explore how the aging population and the rising prevalence of presbycusis are likely to present new opportunities for hearing care professionals.

Translating scientific research in laboratories into life-changing treatments for hearing loss is no miracle. Although cochlear implants are perceived as the first successful replacement of a human sense, advancements in cochlear implant technology are the result of decades of deliberate and diligent collaboration. For over three decades now, clinicians, their patients, and teams of specialists