Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), in collaboration with MED-EL, hosted the second Annual Gathering for Advances in Hearing Implant Solutions, bringing together healthcare specialists, patients and families to discuss developments in hearing implant care.
During the event, SSMC announced that eligible cochlear implant patients can now have their devices activated within 24 to 48 hours after surgery, subject to the required clinical assessments. The shorter interval allows patients to begin the next stage of their hearing rehabilitation sooner.
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The gathering featured a keynote session on developments in hearing implant solutions and a panel discussion involving healthcare specialists and patients. Speakers shared insights into the clinical journey, rehabilitation process and lived experiences of individuals using hearing implants.
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Patients and families also had the opportunity to interact with specialists and learn about available audiology and rehabilitation support. Dedicated booths provided information on hearing-related services, while activities for children offered an engaging environment for younger patients and their families.
The event highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary care in hearing implant treatment, bringing together surgical expertise, audiology, rehabilitation and family support to help patients progress through their hearing journey.
