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AI in ENT practice

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives and there has been both enthusiasm and caution for using AI in healthcare. A recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported on a trial examining...

Soluvos Medical wishes everyone a great year end!

This year has gone so quickly - just a few meetings left and 2024 will be here!

Management of peritonsillar abscesses – should we be offering a hot tonsillectomy?

Peritonsillar abscesses (PTAs) are one of the most common reasons for patients being referred to ENT services on an emergent basis worldwide. The conventional treatment for adult patients with a PTA in the UK involves needle aspiration or incision and...

Bevacizumab, NF2, hearing and age

Introduction NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) is an autosomal dominant disorder leading to the development of schwannomas, meningiomas and spinal cord ependymomas. Younger age is a negative prognostic factor. Treatment includes observation, surgery, radiotherapy and medical therapy with bevacizumab (VEGF monoclonal antibody)....

ENT UK Head & Neck Meeting

The ENT UK Head and Neck Evidence-Based Management Meeting focusing on malignancy of the nose and paranasal sinuses was held in the historic market town of York. The multidisciplinary approach required to manage this complex disease was reflected in the speaker lineup, with national representation from ENT, maxillofacial and plastic surgery, oncology, palliative medicine, histopathology and radiology.

Dubai Otology 2026

Get ready for a bigger, broader and more connected learning experience at Dubai Otology 2026 – Beyond Otology, bringing together leading specialists, innovators and healthcare professionals from across the region and around the world.Now in its 14th edition, Dubai Otology...

Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma

This book was first published in 2017 in India and PJ Wormald is one of the Associate Editors. It consists of 16 chapters with exceptional surgical photographs, as well as scans of different imaging modalities and illustrations. It is a...

Show me the video: modelling for behaviour change

It is estimated that 2% of people in the United States have autism. The DSM 5th edition defines the autism spectrum diagnosis criteria as when an individual has social communication difficulties, as well as restrictive and repetitive behaviours. One intervention...

Determinants influencing ageing within the vestibular system

The observation that ageing affects vestibular function is not new. However, using a whole population survey, the authors set out to evaluate quantitatively factors responsible for the age-related changes in vestibular function. As part of a national survey on health...

Developing ENT and audiology services in Southern Africa

Much has been said of the paucity of ENT and its related services in low- and middle-income countries. This article from a retired paediatric otolaryngologist discusses the progress that has been made locally to redress these health inequalities. He has...

Professor Mahmood Bhutta awarded Royal College President’s Medal

Professor Mahmood Bhutta, Chair in ENT at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and Professor of Sustainable Healthcare, has been awarded the 2024 President’s Medal by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional contributions to global health, sustainability and ethical practices in medical supply chains.

The ear-brain connection: the role of cognition in neural speech processing

Audiologists and other hearing healthcare professionals have become increasingly interested in the importance of cognitive function in the assessment and management of hearing loss, especially in light of evidence suggesting a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older...