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We are thrilled to announce our comprehensive course—Mastering MED-EL’s Passive Middle Ear Implants! 🎓 🦻 What You’ll Learn: • In-Depth Understanding: Dive deep into the design, functionality, and impact of MED-EL's cutting-edge PMEIs. • Explore and Compare: Discover the diverse range of models available, each tailored to meet specific needs. • Hands-On Training: Get information and instructions on our new training model, ensuring seamless integration into your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge on MED-EL's innovative technology! 🔗 Enroll now on the MED-EL Academy: https://brnw.ch/21wMpes #MedTech #MedicalEducation #ENTSurgeons #ENTSurgery

Inspirational Journeys: From Surgeons to Audiologists We are inspired by the dedication of our cochlear implant (CI) recipients, who thrive in their professional roles. 🌎 Jason, an American surgeon with genetic hearing loss, shares, "Hearing loss disconnects you from the world and the people around you. My world got smaller as my hearing worsened." 🌍 Mercedes, a Spanish radiologist with sudden hearing loss, hyperacusis, and tinnitus, reflects, "These conditions [hyperacusis and tinnitus] were limiting factors in my return to family, leisure, and work life." 🌏 Helen, an Australian audiologist with Ménière's Disease, advised, "Don't underestimate the difficulties of single-sided deafness. I am delighted with my outcome." 🌏 Miao, a Chinese ENT surgeon with tinnitus and hearing loss, said, "High-frequency sounds beyond my hearing range affected my work and increased psychological pressure." These stories highlight the life-changing impact of CIs. We are honored to support these professionals on their journey to overcome hearing loss and make a difference in their fields. Do you know a professional who has overcome hearing loss? Or perhaps you have your own inspiring story to share? We'd love to read about it in the comments below! #HearingHealth #Inspiration #CochlearImplants #Audiology #ENTSurgeons #PatientStories

2024 research finds improved sound localization with bilateral middle ear implants. A recent article in Trends in Hearing reveals that bilateral MEI users experience significant improvement in sound localization, with some achieving near-normal performance. Agterberg et al. evaluated six patients with bilateral conductive and/or mixed hearing loss using VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE and SAMBA 2 in various listening environments. 📖 Read more about the details and findings in the full article: https://brnw.ch/21wMigB #MedicalResearch #HearingHealth #SoundLocalization #MiddleEarImplant

Right place, right time. Both are essential for cochlear implant sound quality. What do we mean by this? In natural rate coding, the nerve signal timing is locked to the soundwave timing. If an incoming sound has a frequency of 125 Hz, the hair cell at the 125 Hz location in the cochlea triggers 125 nerve signals per second. The brain precisely understands this as a 125 Hz sound. With a CI, if the same sound is stimulated at the right place in the cochlea but with a standard fixed stimulation rate of 800 electrical pulses per second, the brain will understand this as an upward shift in pitch closer to an 800 Hz sound signal. This causes “pitch confusion.” MED-EL’s long electrodes reach the widest range of natural frequencies beyond one and a half turns in the cochlea. Here, rate coding is vital for stimulating lower frequencies to provide a hearing experience closest to natural hearing. Help your patients understand temporal (rate) coding and how it helps achieve the closest to natural hearing with this resource: https://lnkd.in/d4Qv3s4r #Audiologist #Audiology #CochlearImplant #HearingLoss

Learning can happen anywhere at MED-EL. Associate Product Manager in Clinical Applications, Murray Hofmeyr, enjoys getting together with colleagues in Product Management’s common area, one of his favorite places at MED-EL. It’s a multi-functional space with plants, seating, tables, and TV screens. From lunch to meetings, Murray says, “It is the ideal area to learn about and from my colleagues. I think it helps me in my job as I gain invaluable knowledge on MED-EL products and tasks from experienced colleagues in both a formal and informal setting.” Thanks for sharing your favorite place with us, Murray! #InnsbruckJobs #AustriaJobs

What does the color coding in impedance field telemetry (IFT) heat maps in MAESTRO 10 indicate? These heat maps reveal essential data about how much current from one contact or channel reaches another. Here’s a quick rundown: • Lighter colors indicate higher current flow. • Darker colors represent lower current flow. A smooth transition from light to dark with increasing distance from the stimulated electrode suggests optimal electrode performance. Check out two illustrated IFT heat map examples below. 👇 Discover more about MED-EL’s IFT heat maps here: https://lnkd.in/dMHd_qdb #ElectrodeArray #CochlearImplant #Audiology #Audiologists

When listening and speaking development stops progressing, what’s next? Meet Christine Yu Lee Mei, Senior Speech-Language Therapist at Sunway Medical Centre in Malaysia, and Lim Jia Chuan, Auditory-Verbal Therapist and Rehabilitation Manager at MED-EL Malaysia. Together, they embarked on an inspiring journey with 3-year-old Jaiden and his family to reignite his auditory progress and boost his attention span using key strategies such as: • Implementing auditory comprehension strategies • Optimizing the home environment • Developing personalized rehabilitation plans Discover the full case study and learn how these measures made a difference in the life of a young CI recipient. Dive into our latest MED-EL blog for professionals: https://brnw.ch/21wM8tF #CochlearImplants #SpeechTherapy #HearingHealth #Rehabilitation #PediatricAudiology

As a teacher, are you ready to give your students with hearing devices the support they need? Prepare for the school year with the checklist below to ensure your students can learn effectively. And drop any questions you have in the comments. We’ll ask our experts here at MED-EL! #hearingaids #deafeducation #teacherofthedeaf #hearingdevices #hearingawareness #teachers

Pitch perception is an exact science. Did you know that each specific pitch or frequency activates distinct hair cells in a precise location within the cochlea? In cochlear implant technology, achieving an accurate place-pitch match is crucial. This ensures that when a hair cell is activated by the electrode array, the brain perceives the correct pitch—much like pressing a piano key and hearing the corresponding note. Help your patients grasp the concept of place-pitch match with the animation below, showing where various frequencies are stimulated along the cochlea. 🎵🧠 #CochlearImplant #HearingSolutions #Hearing #AudPeeps #Audiology

Onboarding can look different from company to company, and how new employees learn skills and information can also vary. As an international company, we leverage an e-learning platform to empower our new team members to learn as much as possible. With the help of your colleagues, you’re also sure to learn a thing or two on the go! #NewEmployee #AustriaJobs #InnsbruckJobs