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.

Music promotes social connectedness and well-being. It plays an important part in people’s lives and remains an important factor in the lives of cochlear implant (CI) recipients.  “Music contributes to positive aging by providing ways for people to maintain positive self-esteem, feel competent, independent, and avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness,” and it can be

MED-EL’s mission is simple—to help overcome hearing loss as a barrier to communication and quality of life. Because hearing loss comes in many forms, we offer solutions for each and every type of hearing loss. Types of Hearing Loss   In fact, MED-EL is the only hearing solution manufacturer worldwide to offer a complete portfolio

Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) affects how sound is sent from the ear's inner hair cells to the brain. Here's the latest research on ANSD, cochlear implant candidacy, and tips for (re)habilitation unique to this patient population.

To deter the spread of SARS-CoV-​2, or coronavirus, many governments and health authorities have called for the wearing of face masks. While the situation has recently improved and face mask requirements have eased in some countries, one thing is certain: COVID-19 has made the wearing of face masks a normal part of everyday life for billions of people, especially in clinical settings and when infection rates are high.