What is it about?
There is a significant gap in routine clinical data concerning cochlear implant (CI) users, particularly regarding real-world outcomes. To address this, the present study focuses on the MED-EL Hearing Solution (MEHS) multicenter registry, which covers 5 clinics in Germany.
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Why is it important?
The data obtained from the MEHS registry offers valuable real-life evidence from routine clinical evaluations, which can support clinicians in developing more informed guidelines and treatment plans.
Perspectives
Registries have the potential to provide a wealth of data that can be used to improve hearing health care. However, the success of registries depends on consistent participation and adherence to standardized protocols by clinical centers. Variability in clinical practices, demographic factors, and reporting standards across centers poses significant challenges to achieving homogeneous and usable data.
Dr. rer. biol. hum. Daniel Polterauer-Neuling (née Polterauer)
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen
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This page is a summary of: MED-EL hearing solution registry: An examination of the strengths and limitations of a cochlear implant registry, PLOS One, October 2025, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0335345.
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