by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. MedEl just launched their RONDO, the first single-unit cochlear implant in the world. Now, for the first time, the microphone, speech processor, coil and batteries are all housed in a single unit. As their press release states, “The fully-integrated design makes RONDO simple to wear, and is especially comfortable for people […]
Cochlear Implants
How Successful Are Cochlear Implants?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man explained, I have very severe hearing loss in both ears. My doctor says I need to have cochlear implants. He then requested, Could you shed some light on how successful they are, and what I should expect as a result of the surgery. Cochlear implants (CIs) are typically very […]
Words Used to Describe Sounds During Cochlear Implant Mapping Sessions
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. When you get “turned on” at your first cochlear implant (CI) mapping session, it’s a given that the sounds you’ll first hear will not sound normal at all. Don’t be surprised at the strange, robotic nature of the voices you first hear. In time, your brain will learn to understand them […]
Is Your Hearing Aid Waterproof or Water Resistant? Can You Trust the Manufacturer’s Claims?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady declared, I have the new waterproof cochlear implant, but I am certainly never going to wear it in the pool when I am taking aquasize or swimming. I do not trust the manufacturer’s claims. This cochlear implant is too expensive to take the risk of damaging it from water. […]
Waterproof Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants—Here They Come
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Did you ever wish you could wear your hearing aids or cochlear implants so you could hear while swimming or splashing around in the water? How about when you were out boating, or while you were in the shower, or caught out jogging when a sudden deluge soaks you to the […]
Chart Compares the Three Main Brands of Cochlear Implants in the USA
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. It’s always hard to separate the truth from the hype on most manufacturer’s websites. This is just as true on the cochlear implant websites. Each site touts their product as being the latest and the greatest and the one that incorporates the latest technology, blah, blah, blah. Thus it is always […]