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This is the official audio podcast of MED-EL. This podcast is designed as a learning tool and is a convenient way for professionals to update themselves on the new developments in hearing solutions. Join our channel and be the first to hear what we are up to.
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A User’s Perspective on the BONEBRIDGE System
In this final podcast episode, Kevin Vukovich, an Audiologist from the USA, tells us his experience as a SAMBA 2 user and BCI 602 implant recipient. Kevin shares his story— what led him to choose the BONEBRIDGE System, and how this choice has impacted his life.
Oct 20, 2020
SAMBA 2 - Hearing Made Simple
This episode will introduce the latest audio processor for the VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE and BONEBRIDGE, the SAMBA 2. Marina Brunnhofer, Product Manager at MED-EL, will talk about the philosophy behind SAMBA 2, the new features of the device and what clinicians and users can look forward to.
Oct 13, 2020
A Surgeon’s Perspective on BONEBRIDGE Implantation
In this episode Dr. Henning Frenzel from Germany, shares with us his experience as a surgeon using the BONEBRIGE System. He also shares his take on the differences between the BCI 601 and BCI 602 and why he chooses the BONEBRIDGE System for his patients.
Oct 6, 2020
Always a Step Ahead: The New BCI 602 Implant
In this episode, Christine Muehloecker, a Senior Product Manager responsible for the BONEBRIDGE System at MED-EL talks about the new bone conduction implant, the BCI 602. She shares the new features of the implant and how it compares to the BCI 601.
Sep 29, 2020
BONEBRIDGE – An amazing chapter in Bone Conduction Technology
In this first episode of the series: “BONEBRIDGE – Inspiring Technology, Proven Concept, Continuous Innovation,” Alexander Hofer, Head of Product Management at MED-EL, shares an overview of the BONEBRIDGE System and its history. You will hear how the BONEBRIDGE developed over the years and how the ground-breaking technology behind it works.
Sep 15, 2020
Anatomy-Based Fitting for Your Patients: The Next Steps
How can you start with anatomy-based fitting in your clinic? Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager, and Peter Nopp, Director of Signal Processing Research, share how you can take your fittings to a whole new level by easily incorporating anatomy-based fitting into your clinical workflow.
Aug 31, 2020
Ready to Go: Anatomy-Based Fitting in MAESTRO 9.0
How can you do anatomy-based fitting during a fitting session? Alex Burtscher, Product Manager of Clinical Software at MED-EL, explains how easy it is to apply anatomy-based fitting in MAESTRO 9.0.
Aug 31, 2020
Intuitive Planning & Powerful Visualization: OTOPLAN
How can you know where electrode contacts really are in the cochlea? Masoud Zoka, team leader for Image-Guided Surgery at MED-EL, explains how you can easily and quickly measure exactly where contacts are in the cochlea with OTOPLAN software.
Aug 25, 2020
Going Beyond: Anatomy-Based Fitting & Individualized Cochlear Implants
How can we get even closer to natural hearing with CIs? Peter Nopp, Director of Signal Processing Research at MED-EL, introduces to the exciting new concept of Anatomy-Based Fitting for MED-EL cochlear implants.
Aug 18, 2020
FineHearing: Mimicking Natural Sound Coding
Why does nature use two types of sound coding? Peter Nopp, Director of Signal Processing Research at MED-EL, explains why you need to mimic nature by providing both place and rate coding to achieve closer to natural hearing.
Aug 11, 2020
Complete Cochlear Coverage: MED-EL's Foundation of Natural Hearing
Why should you use the whole cochlea? Melissa Waller, Head of Education and Training at MED-EL, explains why following nature with Complete Cochlear Coverage is so important for supporting the best hearing experience.
Aug 5, 2020
What's New in MAESTRO 9.0 Software
What can you look forward to with MAESTRO 9.0? Alex Burtscher, Product Manager of Clinical Software at MED-EL, introduces us to great new features in the latest version of MAESTRO system software.
Aug 5, 2020
Made to Match: Best for Bimodal Hearing With MED-EL
How can we get the best hearing experience for bimodal CI users? Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager at MED-EL, shares how MED-EL CIs offer a closer match between both ears together with any hearing aid.
Aug 5, 2020
Even Closer to Natural Hearing: Introducing Anatomy-Based Fitting
Why is our goal to offer closer to natural hearing? Marcus Schmidt, Director of Corporate Marketing at MED-EL, explains why we're always striving to provide the closest to natural hearing with a CI.
Jul 3, 2020
Technological Aspects of MED-EL's CI for Bilateral Implantation
In this final podcast episode, Christian Wirtz, Research Engineer at MED-EL, and Peter Schleich, Science & Technology Communication Project Manager, give an overview of the technological aspects of bilateral cochlear implants. They analyse the technologically challenging parts of cochlear implants for bilateral hearing and explain how the MED-EL's CI technology offers the closest to natural hearing.
Jul 3, 2020
History of Bilateral Implantation
In this podcast episode, Christian Wirtz, Research Engineer at MED-EL, and Peter Schleich, Science & Technology Communication Project Manager, share their insights on the history of bilateral implantation. The time duration between implantations is discussed in detail along with the associated successes and challenges.
Jul 3, 2020
Advantages of Bimodal Hearing
In this podcast episode, Melissa Waller, Head of the Education and Training department and Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager at MED-EL, look specifically into bimodal hearing. Jennifer Robinson outlines the advantages of bimodal hearing and describes how MED-EL's closest to natural hearing philosophy matches the cochlear implant with any hearing aid.
Jul 3, 2020
Technological Aspects of MED-EL’s CI for SSD
In this second episode on single-sided deafness, Celina Tobias-Grasso, Senior Training Manager in the Education and Training department, and Reinhold Schatzer, Team Leader in the Signal Processing and Fitting team, discuss how MED-EL's cochlear implants provide a closer match to natural hearing. They concentrate on the technological aspects specific to MED-EL's cochlear implant design and elaborate on the factors that contribute to the success of MED-EL's cochlear implant users.
Jul 3, 2020
Cochlear Implants in Single-Sided Deafness
In this podcast episode, Celina Tobias-Grasso, Senior Training Manager in the Education and Training department, and Reinhold Schatzer, Team Leader in the Signal Processing and Fitting team, focus on cochlear implantation in single-sided deafness. Reinhold, explains in detail what is single-sided deafness and elaborates on the history of cochlear implantation for SSD. Etiologies and successes stemming from clinical evidence and documented in the literature are also covered in this episode.
Jul 3, 2020
Introduction to the Benefits of Binaural Hearing
In this first podcast episode we pose an important question: Why it is important to hear with two ears? Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager at MED-EL, discusses with Melissa Waller, Head of the Education and Training department, the benefits of binaural hearing. Jennifer Robinson outlines the challenges that individuals with hearing loss in one or both ears face, and explains why the MED-EL cochlear implant is a good option for these individuals.
Oct 8, 2019
Key Messages and ADHEAR Testimonials
In this final podcast episode, we recap the key messages from the past four episodes. Alexander Hofer, Head of Product Management, Business Unit VIBRANT, wraps up the series by reiterating the need for the ADHEAR on the market and the benefits that only this device can provide. Alex talks about our company's experiences with the ADHEAR and he mentions clinical outcomes. In this episode, we have also included three testimonials from ADHEAR users and their relatives.
Oct 8, 2019
Handling of the ADHEAR
In this podcast episode, we give users and professionals tips on handling the ADHEAR. Lukas Osl, Product Manager for the ADHEAR, guides listeners how to best take care of the device by leading them through a day in the life of an ADHEAR user - from the moment they wake up until they end the day. He continues the episode by giving tips and tricks that are specifically relevant to professionals.
Oct 8, 2019
Benefits of the ADHEAR
In this podcast episode, we chat about the unique benefits that the ADHEAR provides to both users and professionals. First, Lukas Osl, Product Manager for the ADHAR, talks about the benefits that users can enjoy and then he goes on to describe the specific benefits for professionals in the field. Lukas wraps up the episode by emphasizing the one great thing that he feels our listeners should take away from the discussions on ADHEAR.
Oct 8, 2019
Introduction and Overview to the ADHEAR
In this podcast episode, Lukas Osl, Product Manager for the ADHEAR, gives us an overview to the ADHEAR. He talks about the history of the device, why it was needed in the first place and what differentiates it from other bone conduction devices. Lukas also talks about candidacy for the ADHEAR and some common misconceptions that people have about the device. He finishes the episode by describing the components of the ADHEAR as well as how the entire system works.
Oct 7, 2019
Bone Conduction
In this first podcast episode, we introduce the concept of bone conduction. Esther Albaum, Clinical Support & Training Specialist, explains what bone conduction is, what different bone conduction solutions are currently available and how bone conduction essentially works. Esther will also tell us three fascinating facts about bone conduction. This first episode sets the stage for the ADHEAR which is a non-implantable bone conduction solution.
Sep 3, 2019
MED-EL’s MAESTRO 8 / SONNET 2 Series Summary
In this episode, Melissa Waller again welcomes Jennifer Robinson and Daniela Platzer for a recap of the previous podcast episodes. Together, they sum up the highlights of the audio processor SONNET 2 and the accessories FineTuner Echo, the AudioLink and the AudioKey App.
They also talk about how clinicians benefit from the software changes in MAESTRO 8 and how Automatic Sound Management (ASM 3.0) improves the hearing experience in everyday situations.
Sep 3, 2019
Automatic Sound Management - ASM 3.0
The guest of this episode is Dr. Peter Nopp, Director of Research in Signal Processing at MED-EL shares insights into the Automatic Sound Management. Melissa Waller talks with him about how Automatic Sound Management helps implant users in the presence of noise and other difficult listening situations.
Peter Nopp explains the five distinct features of Automatic Sound Management from a research and development perspective:
* Wind Noise Reduction
* Directionality
* Automatic Volume Control
* Ambient and Transient Noise Reduction
* Adaptive Intelligence
Sep 3, 2019
FineTuner Echo – The Remote Control
Daniela Platzer talks in this episode with Melissa Waller about the FineTuner Echo. She talks about the functions of this remote control for the audio processor, as for example how the functionality of the audio processor can be tested and the benefits of the e-ink display.
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Sep 3, 2019
AudioKey App
In this episode, Jennifer Robinson joins Melissa Waller to introduce the next SONNET 2 accessory, the AudioKey App. Jen explains how this app, available on iOS and Android, not only works with SONNET 2 but also with the previous generation SONNET and allows the management of the audio processors.
Functionalities that are especially interesting for parents as the “Guardian Role” and “Find my processor” are also discussed in this episode.
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Sep 3, 2019
AudioLink – The Wireless Device for Better Connectivity
In this episode, Daniela Platzer - product manager for external systems - introduces the AudioLink which is an accessory for the SONNET series, compatible both with SONNET and SONNET 2. Daniela explains how the AudioLink allows the connection of the audio processor to Bluetooth devises and the wide range possibilities that come with that functionality for the implant users.
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Sep 3, 2019
MAESTRO 8 – The New Systems Software
Melissa Waller welcomes in this episode Jennifer Robinson, who talks about the new Systems Software by MED-EL, MAESTRO 8. Jen points out how feedback from many clinics worldwide helped in the improvement of the software, how MAESTRO 8 saves time in the clinicians’ daily work and gives an insight on the new features.
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Sep 2, 2019
SONNET 2 – MED-EL’s New Audio Processor
In this episode, the MED-EL Product Manager Daniela Platzer talks with our host Melissa Waller about SONNET 2 – MED-EL’s new behind-the-ear worn audio processor. She shares insights about new features, changes from the SONNET and first feedback.
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Sep 2, 2019
Introduction – Welcome to the MAESTRO 8 / SONNET 2 Podcast Series
In this episode, this podcast series’ host Melissa Waller, Head of Education & Training, introduces the upcoming podcast series with the MED-EL Product Managers Jennifer Robinson and Daniela Platzer.
In these podcast episodes, Daniela and Jen talk about MED-EL’s next generation audio processor, the SONNET 2 and the launched accessories, updates regarding software and which features these bring with them.
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Sep 2, 2019
Key Messages on MAESTRO 7.0
In this last episode, we are joined again by Jennifer Robinson, an Audiologist and Senior Prosuct Manager for Clinical Software at MED-EL. Jen talks about the Electrically Evoked Stapedius Reflex Threshold (ESRT) task in relation to the new AutoART task and when to use which. She wraps up the discussion by giving clinicians the three important points they should take away from the new developments in the MAESTRO 7.0 software.
Aug 12, 2019
New Tools in MAESTRO 7.0: EAEP Tool
In this episode, we talk about the new Electric Acoustic Evoked Potential (EAEP) Tool in MAESTRO 7.0, the first clinically available tool for measuring of both acoustically and electrically evoked intra-cochlear potentials. Dr. Marek Polak, Head of Electrophysiology for Assessment, discusses the clinical applications of this tool, previous and ongoing research, and what he would like clinicians to take away from the discussion on the EAEP Tool.
Aug 12, 2019
New Tools in MAESTRO 7.0: Pulse Characteristics
In this episode, we go into Triphasic Pulses, the new pulse characteristics that can be utilized in MAESTRO 7.0 to avoid facial nerve stimulation and other unwanted somatic effects after cochlear implantation. Dr. Reinhold Schatzer, one of the inventors of this method and a Research Engineer at MED-EL, talks about their discovery of this technique and how this patented technique can significantly improve quality of life for patients who experience somatic effects after implantation.
Aug 12, 2019
Introduction to MAESTRO 7.0
In this podcast episode, we are introduced to MED-EL’s latest fitting software, the MAESTRO 7.0. Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager Clinical Software, tells us about the design philosophy behind MAESTRO 7.0, what makes it different from MAESTRO 6.0, and what new tools and features clinicians can expect to see in this new software.
Aug 12, 2019
New Tools in MAESTRO 7.0: ARTFit
In this episode, we discuss the new ARTFit, MED-EL’s fully-automated, ART-based fitting tool. Dr. Peter Nopp, Director of Research - Signal Processing, talks about how ARTFit will enable clinicians to get more work done in a shorter period of time and how MED-EL envisions this tool to be used in the future.
Aug 12, 2019
New Tools in MAESTRO 7.0: AutoART
In this episode, we talk about the new AutoART tool in the MAESTRO 7.0 fitting software, the automatic process of measuring electrically-evoked compound action potentials in the cochlea. Dr. Konrad Schwarz, Development Engineer, talks about the science behind AutoART and how this new tool provides clinicians with a fast, safe, and reliable way to objectively measure cochlear implant function and performance.
Aug 12, 2019
Workflow in MAESTRO 7.0
In this episode, Jennifer Robinson, Senior Product Manager Clinical Software, explains the brand-new intuitive workflow in MAESTRO 7.0 and goes into detail about how the new tools and features of the software make the clinician’s fitting process that much more efficient.