Cochlear implantation has become known as “the treatment of choice” for adults with severe
to profound hearing loss. Wide variability exists, however, in the way hearing loss severity is …

In order to colonize abiotic surfaces, bacteria and fungi undergo a profound change in their
biology to form biofilms: communities of microbes embedded into a matrix of secreted …

A growing interest in cognitive effects associated with speech and hearing processes is
spreading throughout the scientific community essentially guided by evidence that central …

Objectives/Hypothesis To characterize revision cochlear implant surgery and quantify rates
of revision and device failure. Study Design Retrospective review of 235 cases of revision …

Importance Surgeons should understand the potential long-term complications in patients
who undergo cochlear implantation (CI) and should be able to facilitate counseling …

Objectives/Hypothesis The objectives of the study were to present an institutional
experience with device failures and cochlear reimplantation rates over a 30‐year period and …

Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults: Long-Term Analysis of... : Otology & Neurotology Cochlear
Implantation in Older Adults: Long-Term Analysis of Complications and Device Survival in a …

Background Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition faced by older adults
and has been linked to difficulties in speech perception, activities of daily living, and social …

ObjectiveA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted of the US Food and Drug
Administration's MAUDE (Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience) database, to …

Background In early 2012, a number of serious events in the implant area raised public
awareness and started a discussion on safety issues and monitoring medical devices in …