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##  Overview Indications 

 

###  [ Severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss ](/en-int/indications/severe-to-profound-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

  Cochlear Implant  [ Find out more ](/en-int/indications/severe-to-profound-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

###  [ Partial deafness/High frequency sensorineural hearing loss ](/en-int/indications/high-frequency-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

  Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation (EAS)  [ Find out more ](/en-int/indications/high-frequency-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

###  [ Conditions of the outer or middle ear with mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss ](/en-int/indications/mild-to-severe-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

  VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE Middle Ear Implant  [ Find out more ](/en-int/indications/mild-to-severe-sensorineural-hearing-loss/) 

 

###  [ Awareness level of hearing loss among ENT professionals ](/en-int/awareness-level-of-hearing-loss-among-ent-professionals/) 

 

  VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE Middle Ear Implant  [ Find out more ](/en-int/awareness-level-of-hearing-loss-among-ent-professionals/) 

 

###  [ Close to natural hearing – what does it need? ](/en-int/close-to-natural-hearing-what-does-it-need/) 

 

  Knowledge Briefs  [ Find out more ](/en-int/close-to-natural-hearing-what-does-it-need/) 

 

###  [ Mild conductive hearing loss ](/en-int/indications/conductive-hearing-loss/) 

 

  ADHEAR Bone Conduction System (no implantation required)  [ Find out more ](/en-int/indications/conductive-hearing-loss/) 

 

 

 

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 Use our interactive candidate selection tool to easily navigate the candidacy guidelines. This easy-to-use app uses simple yes/no questions to suggest appropriate MED-EL solutions for each candidate's specific needs.

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##  Science Updates 

 

###  [ Study: Long-term audiological benefits with the BONEBRIDGE ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/long-term-audiological-benefit-with-the-bonebridge/) 

 hearbetter **|** 2026 Feb. 

 

 [ Find out more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/long-term-audiological-benefit-with-the-bonebridge/) 

 

###  [ Study: Cochlear implantation under local anesthesia ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/cochlear-implantation-under-local-anesthesia/) 

 hearbetter **|** 2026 Feb. 

 

 [ Find out more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/cochlear-implantation-under-local-anesthesia/) 

 

###  [ Study: Cochlear implant: More hearing – better speech performance ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/cochlear-implant-more-hearing-better-speech-performance/) 

 hearbetter **|** 2026 Feb. 

 

 [ Find out more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/study/cochlear-implant-more-hearing-better-speech-performance/) 

 

 

 [ View all studies ](/en-int/science-updates) 

 

##  Hearing News 

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 03/06/26  Expert Interview 

###  [ Cochlear implant: from fundamental research to gold standard ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/cochlear-implant-from-fundamental-research-to-gold-standard/) 

 [ ![](https://hearbetter.medel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hochmair.5248322.jpg) ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/cochlear-implant-from-fundamental-research-to-gold-standard/) [ Read more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/cochlear-implant-from-fundamental-research-to-gold-standard/) 

 

 09/13/26  Knowledge Briefs 

###  [ ENT professionals’ information status on hearing implants ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/ent-professionals-information-status-on-hearing-implants/) 

 [ ![](https://hearbetter.medel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Patrick_BW_mirrowed-150x150-1-2.png) ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/ent-professionals-information-status-on-hearing-implants/) [ Read more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/ent-professionals-information-status-on-hearing-implants/) 

 

 03/13/26  General 

###  [ Meludia: Auditory and music training for CI users ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/meludia-auditory-and-music-training-for-ci-users/) 

 [ ![](https://hearbetter.medel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Meludia-2.jpg) ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/meludia-auditory-and-music-training-for-ci-users/) [ Read more ](https://hearbetter.medel.com/en-int/news/meludia-auditory-and-music-training-for-ci-users/) 

 

 

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