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A study into a totally implanted cochlear implant and processor

MED-EL's Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI) A major milestone in the treatment of hearing loss and the publication of a promising feasibility study on a Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI). The TICI redefines hearing by integrating all components – audio processor, microphone, and battery – into one device that is fitted under the skin. This innovation offers users continuous hearing during daily activities, including sleep and bathing, without reliance on external parts. Continue reading →

How USAIS is providing a service over the Easter Period 2025

Normally USAIS staff are working to support our patients from 8am - 6pm Monday through to Friday.  The team does not work weekends or bank holidays.  In addition, the University has closure days during the Easter and Christmas holidays during which staff need permission to be on site. During closure days, USAIS will be providing a repairs and telephone advice service.   The next closure days will be over the Easter period. Continue reading →

We are investigating ways to improve our service

My name is Isabel McGauley. I'm an Audiologist here at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Centre (USAIS). We are doing a service evaluation/development project looking at better ways to assess how people do with one versus two cochlear implants. We have developed tests that we hope are more representative of real-world listening environments (e.g. hearing in a restaurant, hearing in a car etc). Continue reading →

MEDEL Counselling Service – Webinars for professionals who support CI Users

  Learn more about MED-EL UK's new counselling service which will support adults and families before, during and after their journey to hearing.  These events are for professionals who support Cochlear Implant Users. MEDEL are proud to be adding this service and are keen to collaborate with professionals, who work in the Community to support families impacted by hearing loss. Stuart McNaughton will be hosting a series of Webinars about this new service. Continue reading →

BEARS Virtual Reality research project in the news!

USAIS staff are involved in the BEARS Virtual Reality research project - both as a study site and as part of the national project. Lots of publicity this week about BEARS on social media and websites - led by the funder of the BEARS project the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). https://www.nihr.ac.uk/news/deaf-teen-helps-build-vr-therapy-hearing-impaired-youth If your child has bilateral cochlear implants and they may want to take part, please email ais.bears@soton.ac. Continue reading →