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Detecting cancer margins during robotic head and neck cancer surgery using ambient mass spectrometry

4 November 2021 | | ENTA - Head & Neck
We have known about altered metabolism in cancer cells since Otto Warburg described it 97 years ago. But can we take advantage of this knowledge in curing cancer? Jim Higginson explains the value of smoke generated during cancer surgery. The...

Cocaine detection hours after FESS

1 September 2019 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
This is a very interesting article from Australia regarding the bioavailability of cocaine following atomised application prior to endoscopic sinus surgery. The well-established practice of preparing the nasal mucosa for sinus surgery involves the placement of a usually modified Moffett’s...
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Audiology in palliative care

1 March 2015 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Audiology - Auditory Implants
The goal of palliation is to provide services that are centred on understanding the salient needs for the patient, maintaining quality of life and addressing any functional and supportive needs of the patient and those caring for them. The audiologist...

Music, hearing, and education: from the lab to the classroom

1 September 2016 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Historically, research assessing the impact of musical training has focused on those children whose families are able to pay for private lessons. In this article however, Nina Kraus outlines the findings of one of her recent projects; assessing the impact...

New Audiometer Keyboard from Interacoustics

22 February 2023 | Research & Development
Interacoustics is happy to release a new, dedicated keyboard for audiometry that fits side by side with your regular PC keyboard.

Laryngeal transplantation: is it a thing?

7 January 2025 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Few organs could be said to be more complex than the larynx when it comes to transplantation. Martin Birchall looks at past challenges, current issues and future prospects. I am not clear exactly why I chose to spend a life...

TSESI Scholarship: a dream come true for young otolaryngologists

6 September 2021
The main objective of the Tarabichi-Stammberger Ear Sinus Institute (TSESI) is to help young otolaryngologists to develop a common learning platform, improve surgical skills and engage in research work. It is the shared observation of Dr Tarabichi and the late...

The challenges in the risk stratification of thyroid nodules and cancers: the role of molecular testing

7 January 2025 | | ENTA - Head & Neck
Around the world, molecular testing is becoming more widely used to personalise the management of thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules are relatively common. They are palpable in ~5% of the population, while high-resolution ultrasound (US) incidentally finds them in 19–68% of...

The role of the multidisciplinary team in laryngology and airway – the Charing Cross experience

30 April 2020 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
As the National Centre for Airway Reconstruction, the Charing Cross laryngology MDT provides expert care to patients with airway problems as well as voice and swallowing disorders. In this article, the team explain their raison d’etre and why the MDT...

Implant patient says it with flour

30 May 2024
So delighted was 77-year-old Graham with his cochlear implant, he asked his granddaughter Lillie Westbury, a professional baker, to bake an “ear” cake.

The challenge of disrupting the hearing care market in the USA

1 March 2016 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Barry Freeman, an Audiology Consultant of extensive global experience, examines the business model of hearing care service delivery in America. He discusses the challenges the profession has faced, and proposes some food for thought on learning from other health care...

COVID-19 ENT Useful Resources

25 March 2020
Below is a list of useful resources connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. This list will be updated as and when more become available. 1 June - BLA & ENT UK Guidelines (endorsed by RCSLT) : A graduated return to elective...