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Hubert Struycken and his monochord: when otologists still played the violin

It is almost impossible to imagine audiometry today without electronic tone generators, digital electronics or computers. At the beginning of the last century, however, the otologist relied on much simpler tools: a pocket watch, a tuning fork, or a Galton...

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Current applications and advancements in clinical OAEs

During the past 80 years, British hearing scientists and audiologists have made important contributions to the scientific investigation and clinical application of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). As early as 1946, Thomas Gold conducted pioneering research in the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge...

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Diplomacy and the art of consensus meetings

Over the years I have been involved in a large number of international consensus meetings, usually attended by people from a wide range of specialities and nationalities. They require considerable diplomacy and leave one with an enormously increased admiration for...

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Beyond blocked noses: paediatric olfactory dysfunction for the ENT surgeon

Smell loss in children often goes unnoticed. Recognising the signs, understanding the causes and improving access to assessment could transform care. The hidden epidemic: why smell matters in children When a child presents with nasal obstruction, we instinctively look for...

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OBITUARY: Alain Sémont (1944–2026)

French physiotherapist Alain Sémont died in Pornichet, France, on 8 August 2026, aged 81. One of the pioneers of vestibular care, he helped establish vestibular rehabilitation as a distinct clinical discipline and his name is attached to an established treatment...

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Being comfortable with the uncomfortable: ENT emergency simulation

When uncommon emergencies create uncertainty, simulation-based training offers a safe space to build confidence, competence and collaborative learning. ENT emergencies can be daunting to manage, especially for those who have less familiarity with their nature. Colleagues from neighbouring specialties are...

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Office-based PRP injection for benign vocal fold disorders

Awake transnasal laryngeal injection has become globally popularised. This article discusses autologous plasma as a regenerative alternative to synthetic materials. Regenerative therapies are increasingly being explored across a range of specialties. Among these, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has seen the widest...

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Luddism and ENT

If the press and the tech world are to be believed, AI is going to take over many of our jobs. Chris Potter has his doubts. As regular readers will no doubt be aware, I pride myself on inhabiting the...

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Scribe 2.0: streamlining clinical workflow with AI

A standard NHS clinic appointment lasts 15 minutes. In that time, you are expected to call the patient in, greet them, take a full history, perform an examination, formulate a differential diagnosis, explain that diagnosis, discuss investigations, request those investigations,...

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Overcoming barriers to ear health in remote WA: partnerships and mobile care

Earbus Foundation delivers culturally safe, mobile ear healthcare to Aboriginal children across remote Western Australia, bridging access gaps. Otitis media, or middle ear disease, is highly prevalent in Aboriginal children in Australia [1]. Studies have shown that otitis media can...

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  • The European Rhinological Society (ERS) are inviting submissions of short edited procedural videos for presentation at the first ‘nOSeCARs Academy Awards’, which will take place at this year’s ERS Congress in Seville, Spain in June.
  • Jai Manickavasagam, consultant ENT and head & neck surgeon at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, has received the 2026 Nikhil J Bhatt MD International Public Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).
  • The Confederation of the European Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery(CEORL-HNS) will award 20 Observership Travel Grants to young ENT professionals aged 35 or under as part of its 2027 educational initiatives. These grants provide valuable opportunities for early-career specialists to gain practical experience and expand their expertise by undertaking an observership in a department in a European or non-European country.
  • Jiří Skřivan has been an inspiring presence in the ORL community in his native...

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