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Optimizing Hearing Rehabilitation in Chronic Otitis Media: An Expert Opinion on Early Integration of Bone Conduction Devices

Journal: Journal of Audiology and OtologyYear: 2026 About this publication This expert opinion brings together clinical perspectives on optimizing hearing rehabilitation for people with chronic otitis media. It highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss alongside management of the underlying ear disease, rather than waiting until all treatment options have been completed. The authors discuss…

Healthy Hearing Ears Steering Committee Update from IFOS 2023

Professors Jaydip Ray and Thomas Lenarz both attended the IFOS 2023 ENT World Congress, which was held in Dubai between the 17th and 21st of January. Professor Ray provided an overview of the Healthy Hearing Ears Initiative during his podium presentation. He also presented a poster highlighting multicentre study data that has been collected by…

Hearing Rehabilitation of Patients with Chronic Otitis Media: A Discussion of Current State of Knowledge and Research Priorities

Journal: The Journal of International Advanced OtologyYear: 2022 About this publication This review examines the current state of hearing rehabilitation for people with chronic otitis media and identifies key gaps in the available evidence. It highlights the importance of considering hearing rehabilitation alongside management of the underlying ear disease. Why it matters Hearing rehabilitation for…

Registry Study Published

Our registry study investigating health care utilization and costs associated with chronic otitis media in western Sweden has been published in European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology. The study showed that patients with chronic otitis media require considerable care over many years. This places a significant burden on the patient and the health care system. In total,…

Healthcare Consumption Among Subjects With Otitis Media Undergoing Middle Ear Surgery—Analysis of Cost Drivers

Journal: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-LaryngologyYear: 2023 About this publication This study examines healthcare utilization and costs among adults with otitis media who underwent middle ear surgery. Using real-world healthcare data, the study explores the healthcare resources used before and after surgery and identifies factors contributing to overall healthcare costs. Why it matters Chronic ear disease…

Second Healthy Hearing Ears Seminar

The second Healthy Hearing Ears seminar was held online on October 14th 2021. More than 300 individuals registered for the event and we would like to thank everybody that participated to make it a huge success. For those of you that could not attend, we are pleased to be able to provide an overview of…

Advisory Board Update from EAONO 2021

Three members of the Healthy Hearing Ears Advisory Board recently presented the initiative at EAONO 2021. The conference was held online between 6-10 September and we are happy to be able to share our presentations with you. Dr. Douglas Backous introduced the Healthy Hearing Ears Initiative and discussed how we are working to change the…

Success Rates in Restoring Hearing Loss in Patients With Chronic Otitis Media: A Systematic Review

Journal: Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyYear: 2021 About this publication This systematic review evaluates hearing outcomes following tympanoplasty in patients with chronic otitis media. The review examines how effectively surgery restores hearing and identifies factors that may influence postoperative hearing outcomes. Why it matters While tympanoplasty can successfully treat aspects of chronic ear disease, hearing improvement following…

Systematic Literature Review Published

Our systematic literature review reporting long‐term hearing outcomes and complications data on adult and pediatric patients with chronic otitis media that underwent a tympanoplasty has been published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. This is the first time that experts from several continents have come together in order to create a document that reflects the status of…

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