There is growing evidence that cochlear implant recipients may benefit more from their devices if tonotopic mismatch is reduced. After providing an overview of recent research on tonotopic mismatch, this article explores how researchers and clinicians have been working to reduce tonotopic mismatch and improve hearing outcomes for MED-EL cochlear implant recipients.

Cochlear implantation is internationally recognized as the standard of care for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss , with bilateral implantation regarded as the gold standard. However, despite a well-established body of research highlighting the cost-effectiveness of bilateral cochlear implantation and improved quality of life outcomes, it is believed that just 4.2% of people who are

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.