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From the editor May/Jun 2026

7 May 2026 |
Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. TW / X: @Voicedoctor_uk In our last edition, we featured the amazing work of Prof Shahed Quraishi and his ENT Masterclass® – the organisation...

In conversation with Jane Lea: the journey from athlete to surgeon

8 January 2024 | | ENTA - General
Dr Jane Lea is a clinical professor and fellowship director of otology and neurotology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to becoming a doctor, Jane was a semi-professional footballer and represented Canada. As a result of three knee operations,...

In conversation with Jane Lea: the journey from athlete to surgeon

8 January 2024 | | ENTA - ENT
Dr Jane Lea is a clinical professor and fellowship director of otology and neurotology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to becoming a doctor, Jane was a semi-professional footballer and represented Canada. As a result of three knee operations,...

Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy

1 September 2014 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
Epiphora, or abnormal tearing, occurs because of blockage in the lacrimal drainage system, which impairs normal tear channeling into the nose. Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is used to treat patients diagnosed with lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO). External DCR was...

New ventilation technique FCV: improvement for patient, anaesthetist/intensivist and surgeon

1 September 2020 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Per-oral surgical access to the larynx can be hampered by the presence of an endotracheal tube. Various systems have been developed for tubeless ventilation, but these all carry a risk of aerosolisation of secretions with obvious inherent risks. We hear...

From the editor September/October 2023

4 September 2023 |
Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.netTw: @Voicedoctor_uk Who do you think you are? And – perhaps equally important – how do you come across to other people? For...

Wellbeing – a Scandinavian perspective

3 May 2022 | | ENTA - General
The Swedish concept of ‘fika’ is a state of mind and can help to promote wellbeing in teams. But what is it, and how can it help? It is an interesting thought that being well is not the same as...

Burnout: is this just a pandemic phenomenon?

3 May 2022 | | ENTA - General
The phrase ‘burnout’ is often heard, but what is it, and what are the early warning signs? Importantly, how can it be prevented or managed? Over the last few years, health professional wellbeing, mental health, and burnout have come to...

Muscle tension dysphagia: an underdiagnosed problem

4 May 2023 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
In this article, the authors introduce the description of swallowing problems which have been recently attributed to muscle tension dysphagia (MTDg). The authors are clear that this is a diagnosis of exclusion, and it is important to rule out other...

What has NAIROS taught us about septoplasty?

30 October 2024 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus, ENTA - Rhinoplasty
Septoplasty is a commonly performed procedure worldwide for nasal obstruction associated with a deviated nasal septum. In the UK, with long waiting lists for septoplasty, there is a large and unexplained variation in the incidence of this procedure between individual...

Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment

1 July 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Otology
With an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV / AIDS and literature reporting that these conditions contribute to hearing loss, it is surprising that more focus and resources are not employed to tackle this major hearing health concern. Yolandé...

The future of audiology rehabilitation? Smartphone apps to collect real-world experiences and support clinical decision-making

1 November 2019 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is gaining momentum in the world of connected hearing healthcare and real-world assessment. Barbra Timmer explains how EMA will play a key role in transforming the information that clinicians use in decision-making and measuring outcomes. Did...