
Karam was born with a severe hearing loss, but thanks to a cochlear implant, his world transformed from silence into sound. Today, he is a medical student in the United States, determined to become a cochlear implant surgeon and give others the same opportunity he received. Read on to discover his inspiring journey — and don’t miss his message of hope at the end.
From the color to the logo to the mascot, let’s take a look at the meaning of the symbols and design of the brand behind your trusted hearing loss solutions.
Each year, Beats of Cochlea brings together people from around the world who share a love of music and a journey with hearing loss. This one-of-a-kind event in Warsaw, Poland, gives cochlear implant users the possibility to break boundaries in music and show what’s possible with the right support, technology, and passion.
Residual hearing refers to the ability to hear some sounds even with hearing loss. Even people with significant hearing loss may have some remaining hearing ability, often in specific frequency ranges. This remaining hearing can be very important for cochlear implant users, as it can aid their ability to understand speech and enjoy sounds.
Hearing loss in one ear affects around five percent of adults in the United States. But what exactly is it, how is it caused, and how can it be treated? Let’s take a look at the most common causes behind unilateral hearing loss, how it’s diagnosed, and suitable treatment options. We’ll also look at practical tips for preventing hearing loss in one ear.
If you want to get the most out of your cochlear implant, practicing your listening skills at home is essential. From listening to music to using apps and videos, this article is filled with tips for self-training.
At MED-EL, we’re passionate about helping people with hearing loss. It has been this way since 1977 when Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair pioneered the modern cochlear implant. Since then, we’ve grown into the leading hearing implant company, active in over 130 countries around the world and with solutions for every type of hearing loss.