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BCIG Conference 2026 in Glasgow

Latest update about MED-EL’s TICI:

MED=EL release details

MED-EL have just announced a major milestone in the treatment of hearing loss: the publication of a promising feasibility study on MED-EL's Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI). “One recurring wish we hear from patients in our daily... Read more

Cryoablation of the superficial cervical plexus for post cochlear implantation lesser occipital neuralgia

Article in CI Journal

The following abstract has just been published in CI International Journal: Cryoablation of the superficial cervical plexus for post cochlear implantation lesser occipital neuralgia Gabriel Ricordo Lichtenstein; Basser Mwassi; Amit Wolfovitz;... Read more

CI Advocacy in Action: Empowering Our Network!

CIICA Conference 2025

CIICA have announced their second global conference: CI Advocacy in Action: Empowering Our Network! The focus is on advocating for sustainable lifelong CI services. Rob Beenders, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Social Fraud & Equal... Read more

American Cochlear Implant Alliance Board of Directors

New members elected

American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) membership elected new board members and a new Chair during CI2025 Boston earlier this month. Three new board members were elected: Douglas Sladen PhD Associate Professor Faculty of Medicine,... Read more

On Your Journey to Hearing?

MED-EL offers counselling sessions

The process of getting a hearing implant can be stressful. For adults who have experienced a sudden hearing loss, this may be a particularly traumatic time. For parents, it can be worrying navigating a solution for their child’s hearing loss.... Read more

Study seeks Greater London participants

Deaf, Deafened, or Hard of Hearing participants

Tiffany Wade, Lead Patient Educator and Deaf Awareness Co-design from School of Medical Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London is recruiting participants for her doctoral research project, "Exploring the Perspectives... Read more

Hearpeers Mentor Webinar

Which Audio Processor is Right for You?

MED-EL are presenting another in their free webinars on Saturday 17th May at 11am: Which audio processor is right for you? Choosing Between SONNET 3 or RONDO 3: Behind-the-ear or off-the-ear — what fits your lifestyle best? During this... Read more

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