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When you’re using something every day, there’s always a chance of a bit of wear and tear. But with a few little tricks, it’s easy to keep your audio processor in top condition. That’s something [...]

Bone conduction is an impressive technology. We’ve already looked at how it’s used in everything from nature to scuba diving but through devices like ADHEAR and BONEBRIDGE it has also had a huge [...]

A middle ear infection — also known as otitis media — happens when your middle ear becomes infected and fills up with fluid. This makes your ear hurt (a lot!) and also makes it difficult to hear [...]

Most people learn about how hearing works at school. Sound vibrations go into your ear canal, vibrate your eardrum and the three ossicles in your middle ear, and then reach your cochlea. From [...]

Captivating string quartets, moving piano solos, and a soulful vocal performance. On paper, it might sound like a normal night at the Haus Der Musik, Innsbruck’s concert hall. But last November’s [...]

For some people, being able to hear is a relatively quick process. But for others, it can take a lifetime. 60-year-old Edith Chapman has been severely deaf her whole life. After struggling with [...]

Imagine you’re just sitting at home, and you suddenly realize you can’t hear. That was the reality for 52-year-old Mercedes Garcia. Her sudden hearing loss changed her life overnight, and she [...]

With cochlear implants, it isn’t a case of “one size fits all”—your implant should fit your individual cochlea. This is known as an individualized cochlear implant, and is the [...]

Being told your child has hearing loss is an emotional experience. There is so much new information to take in, and so many decision to make, that it can be an overwhelming time. Choosing a [...]

The best shoes are the ones that fit your feet. And the best cochlear implant is the one that fits your ear! As the name suggests, an individualized cochlear implant is one that is designed to [...]