Presbycusis is the most common cause of hearing loss. Find out what causes it, its common symptoms, and how it can be treated.

The ear is one of the most important sensory organs and plays a central role in daily life. However, hearing problems affect millions of people worldwide and can significantly impair life. Ear problems that lead to hearing loss are varied and differ in severity. Fortunately, there are now advanced solutions, such as cochlear implants, that can help affected individuals lead active and fulfilling lives again.

For 10 years, Mariia lived with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, relying only on hearing aids. At the age of 27, she finally decided to get a cochlear implant. After some speech training, Mariia’s life improved personally and professionally. In this article, she tells us all about her experience with her CI and how it supports her in her job as neuroscientist and science journalist.

Multilingualism is a great asset for children with cochlear implants, especially if they grow up in families in which multiple languages are spoken. Today, more and more families are embracing multilingualism, most commonly bilingualism. This article highlights the benefits of bilingualism and offers tips to help your child with a CI learn two (or more) languages.

From X-rays and MRIs to facelifts and dental work, here’s what to know about common medical procedures when you have a cochlear implant.

When Vera realized that hearing aids were no longer enabling her to hear the world around her, she knew she had to do something. Her solution? A cochlear implant from MED-EL. With her CI, she has gotten her hearing back and everything she loves along with it, including her connection to her loved ones.