Issue No 28 | December 2017 No Images? Click here Quality is the number one reason to choose CochlearOver 300,000 cochlear implant recipients have chosen Cochlear and, when we ask why, they say “because of the quality of Cochlear’s products.“ Hearing (and seeing!) with a Nucleus® cochlear implantMy name is Bernhard Fasser and I live in Glarus, Switzerland. I was born with normal sight and hearing but now I am both deaf and blind. Because of my blindness, hearing is exceptionally important for me; nonetheless, I live independently and enjoy life with the help of my Cochlear™ Implant.
Cochlear and ReSound – a Smart Hearing AllianceThe Smart Hearing Alliance between ReSound and Cochlear has been making its mark in the world of audiology, with a series of bimodal innovations that benefit patients who have asymmetric hearing loss. In this dialogue, two key leaders of the alliance offer some insights into why the project has been unusually successful and what patients and audiology professionals should watch out for in the future. Kanso® – a secure choice for kidsJinte (3) and Lenne (2) enjoy hearing and playing around and their joy is contagious. Their parents encouraged the girls’ confidence and independence by choosing convenient and simple Cochlear™ Kanso® Sound Processors. Now, whether they are bouncing on the trampoline, tumbling on the sofa or streaming cartoons on TV, they delight in every moment of their day. Nucleus® CI532: New Clinical EvidenceConsistent scala tympani placement for the new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) was shown in 44 subjects during a recent multicentre clinical study indicating minimal insertion trauma (Aschendorff et al 2017. Clinical investigation of the Nucleus Slim Modiolar Electrode). Good low-frequency hearing preservation was demonstrated in an independent clinical study of 67 subjects implanted with the Nucleus CI532 (Cuda et al 2017. Cochlear implantation with the nucleus slim modiolar electrode (CI532): a preliminary experience). Cochlear Academy brings education closer to our customersHere at Cochlear Academy we have a passion for education. We look at the recipient’s pathway and make sure we train and support healthcare professionals during this whole journey. We want them to achieve the best possible outcomes with their patients. |