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Practising surgery in a war zone: an interview with Dr Volodymyr Melnyk

8 December 2022 |
It is now nine months since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced in late February 2022, with Putin announcing a “special military operation” to “denazify and demilitarise” Ukraine. The rest of the world, however, saw it for what it...

Current Trends in Implantation Otology

7 September 2023 -8 September 2023
Priya Achar, Consultant Neurotologist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK. Stalwarts in the field of implantation otology, including surgeons and audiovestibular scientists from the UK, Europe and the USA, attended this academic feast. Organised by Professor Laura Viani (below...
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25 April 2022 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a multitude of lifestyle challenges, and communication has been no exception to this. Not only have plexiglass barriers and masks impeded the way we verbally interact, but the transition to more frequent virtual communication has...

In conversation with Vinidh Paleri, BACO International 2018 Academic Committee Lead

1 January 2018 | | ENTA - ENT
Vin Paleri has a central role in BACO International 2018 as the lead of the Academic Committee. Declan Costello caught up with him to discuss the role, and the most academically exciting aspects of the meeting. What is the international...

Role of interventional neuroradiology in otorhinolarygological pathology 
– a brief review

1 May 2014 | | ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Neurotology
Introduction Since its advent in 1964 when Dotter percutaneously dilated a stenosed femoral artery [1], interventional radiology has undergone tremendous advancement in both imaging and devices that have enabled the operator (interventional radiologist) to access very distal small vasculature and...

Endoscopic DCR

31 October 2018 | | ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
In this interesting article, our experienced colleagues describe their favoured technique for performing endoscopic DCR and share with us the key steps for a successful outcome. Dacrocystorhinostomy (DCR) was historically performed by ophthalmologists for nasolacrimal obstruction using external techniques. The...

Harnessing head and neck cancer genomics for personalised medicine

1 March 2016 | | ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Head & Neck
Luc Morris updates us on the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment, which lies in “personalised oncology”, where specific molecular alterations of each tumour will be identified, and matched with actionable alterations in existing therapies, ushering in the era of...

Charles Skinner Hallpike and the Hallpike Prize

1 January 2017 | | ENTA - ENT
The British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians introduced the Hallpike Prize in 2009 as an award to stimulate the pursuit of knowledge in relation to the field of audiovestibular medicine. Julian Ahmed celebrates the history of the great man the award...

The impact of dyslexia and neurodiversity on training and work – real-world consultant experiences

2 May 2025 | | ENTA - General
Awareness of dyslexia and its challenges in ENT training may enhance support for future trainees and trainers alike. Receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia or neurodivergence can be daunting, especially for a resident doctor with aspirations to pursue an ENT career....

Alternobaric vertigo: asymmetrical vestibular function due to asymmetrical middle ear pressures (Iron Man’s archenemy)

4 November 2021 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Vestibular Disorders
The Marvel Cinematic Universe could certainly be deemed an ‘extreme environment’ and yet very rarely do we see the Avenger’s popping to the clinic for a check-up. Hee-Young Kim has wondered how they cope with extreme pressure changes and discusses...

A practical approach to tinnitus

1 January 2016 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Tinnitus, ENTA - Otology
Tinnitus is the perception of sound without an external source. The estimated prevalence in adults is between 10-15% [1]. In patients with significant tinnitus, prompting them to seek medical attention, 50% will have improved to mild or no tinnitus by...

COVID-19: UCT-Africa Virtual ENT transcends academic silos

9 September 2020 | | ENTA - ENT
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global catastrophe with far-reaching consequences felt across many fronts around the world. One such aspect is the training of the future generation of ENT surgeons. With routine elective activity curtailed, academic conferences cancelled, and...