Cochlear Implants
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Promoting neurite outgrowth from spiral ganglion neuron explants using polypyrrole/BDNF-coated electrodes.

29 Sep 2009 Release of neurotrophin-3 (NT3) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) from hair cells in the cochlea is essential for the survival of spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs). Loss of hair cells associated with a sensorineural hearing loss therefore ... Read more...

Prophylactic effect of clarithromycin in skin flap complications in cochlear implants surgery.

29 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To assess the usefulness of postoperative clarithromycin versus classical postoperative prophylaxis with occlusive dressing to prevent cochlear implant skin flap complications. STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study. METHODS: Surgical ... Read more...

Tone discrimination and speech perception benefit in Mandarin-speaking children fit with HiRes fidelity 120 sound processing.

30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To compare tone discrimination, speech perception, and general listening benefit in Mandarin-speaking children using standard HiRes and after 1, 3, and 6 months of HiRes 120 use. The HiResolution Bionic Ear is an implantable prosthesis ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Cochlear Implants'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Promoting neurite outgrowth from spiral ganglion neuron explants using polypyrrole/BDNF-coated electrodes. 29 Sep 2009
• Prophylactic effect of clarithromycin in skin flap complications in cochlear implants surgery. 29 Sep 2009
• Tone discrimination and speech perception benefit in Mandarin-speaking children fit with HiRes fidelity 120 sound processing. 30 Aug 2009
• Cochlear implantation in the presence of a programmable ventriculoperitoneal shunt. 30 Aug 2009
• Effect of cochlear implant technology in sequentially bilaterally implanted adults. 30 Aug 2009
• Factors affecting choice of device by cochlear implant candidates. 30 Aug 2009
• Piezoelectric round window osteoplasty for Vibrant Soundbridge implant. 30 Aug 2009
• The scholastic achievement of profoundly deaf children with cochlear implants compared to their normal peers. 30 Aug 2009
• Conversion of scores between Bamford, Kowal and Bench (BKB) sentences and Arthur Boothroyd (AB) words in quiet for cochlear implant patients. 30 Aug 2009
• Bilateral sequential cochlear implantation in the congenitally deaf child: evidence to support the concept of a 'critical age' after which the second ear is less likely to provide an adequate level of speech perception on its own. 30 Aug 2009
• The influence of the coupling of actuation drivers of implantable hearing systems on the mechanics of the middle ear. 30 Aug 2009
• Case report of a child with otoacoustic emissions and profound hearing loss in whom otoacoustic emissions were preserved after cochlear implantation. 30 Aug 2009
• Cochlear implantation in children with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome: outcomes in three cases. 30 Aug 2009
• Bilateral cochlear implantation in children with anomalous cochleovestibular anatomy. 30 Aug 2009
• Electrode interaction in cochlear implant recipients: comparison of straight and contour electrode arrays. 24 Aug 2009
• Simulated phase-locking stimulation: an improved speech processing strategy for cochlear implants. 24 Aug 2009
• Sensitivity and fidelity of a novel piezoelectric middle ear transducer. 24 Aug 2009
• High prevalence of the connexin 26 (GJB2) mutation in Chinese cochlear implant recipients. 24 Aug 2009
• Integrated profile to assess auditory nerve-auditory pathway integrity. 24 Aug 2009
• Cochlear implantation in China: review of 1,237 cases with an emphasis on complications. 24 Aug 2009

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Technical information about 'Cochlear Implants'

Definition: Electronic hearing devices typically used for patients with normal outer and middle ear function, but defective inner ear function. In the COCHLEA, the hair cells (HAIR CELLS, VESTIBULAR) may be absent or damaged but there are residual nerve fibers. The device electrically stimulates the COCHLEAR NERVE to create sound sensation.

Descriptor UI: D003054

Alternative terms: Cochlear Implants; Cochlear Prosthesis; Cochlear Prostheses; Prostheses, Cochlear; Prosthesis, Cochlear; Auditory Prosthesis; Auditory Prostheses; Prostheses, Auditory; Prosthesis, Auditory; Implants, Cochlear; Cochlear Implant; Implant, Cochlear;

Related Mesh Headings: Cochlear Implantation;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; microbiology; parasitology; standards; supply & distribution; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; virology; ethics; psychology;

Tree Number: E07.305.250.319.150; E07.695.150; E07.814.458.150;

History Note: 98(80)

Technical Notes: subcutaneous electronic implants: do not confuse with French "prothese auditive" translated as "hearing aid" & indexed under HEARING AIDS