Music has always been central to Stephen’s life. Growing up in a family of musicians, he built a career performing, writing, and producing songs around the world. When sudden hearing loss took away the sound in one ear, it felt like the music had stopped. With the help of a "bionic ear"—a cochlear implant—Stephen has found new ways to listen, create, and share the music that continues to define his life.

Low-frequency hearing loss affects your ability to hear deep, bass sounds, like deep voices or the rumble of thunder. Though less common than high-frequency hearing loss, it can still impact speech understanding and overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore what it is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.

Hearing loss equals hearing aids, right? Not necessarily! We’re here to talk you through all the possible alternatives. Plus, find out what options might be right for you.

ESPCI is a conference for professionals in the field of cochlear implantation for children. At this event, hearing professionals and cochlear implant users come together, not just to talk about technology, but to share experiences that shape the future of hearing. It’s a space where science meets real life, where ideas turn into innovations, and where every story reminds us why listening to users matters most.

Because hearing loss can develop over time, many people don’t notice their hearing loss immediately. Often, the first solution is a hearing aid. But for more profound hearing loss, a cochlear implant may be the right solution. In this article, we explain at what point someone has hearing loss, the levels of hearing loss, and the available hearing solutions.

Karam was born with a severe hearing loss, but thanks to a cochlear implant, he went from a world of silence to a world of 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.