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Genetic foundations of Ménière’s disease: changing the game
Sydney researchers reveal genetic roots of Ménière’s disease. Familial patterns and gene discoveries highlight autosomal inheritance in rare cases, transforming molecular insights. Ménière’s disease (MD) is a chronic disorder of the inner ear defined by clinical criteria of episodic vertigo...Developing outcome measures for research
There are challenges in developing outcomes measures; Professor Hall presents five top pointers for making rapid progress in developing outcome measures for research purposes. Anyone who has worked clinically with hearing loss will appreciate that every patient’s experience is personal....A place for everything and everything in its place: the practicalities of randomised clinical trials
Will this pill cure tinnitus? Bonnie Millar describes one trial that has investigated the possibility whilst describing the path of drug trials in the UK. Background In the last quarter of 2014, a clinical trial (QUIET-1; ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02315508) commenced...Landmark clinical trial into treatment for severe hearing loss launches
Researchers at the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and the University of Nottingham are launching a new study, sponsored by the University of Nottingham, which will inform the most effective treatment for people with severe hearing loss globally (those with...Celebrating CIICA's first anniversary
It was cause for a double celebration: not only was 25 February named as International Cochlear Implant Day, but it was the first anniversary of the CI International Community of Action (CIICA).Independent lab tests and rates hearing aids
HearAdvisor is a new audio testing lab designed to understand how the performance of hearing aids differs.Doctors urged to treat patients with sudden hearing loss within seven days
A team of clinician scientists have identified the factors that predict full hearing recovery, with the strongest predictor being treatment with steroids within seven days of a sudden drop in hearing.BIOHIT launches new quick test to help streamline gastroscopy referrals
BIOHIT HealthCare Ltd will be attending the upcoming BSG Live 2023 conference in Liverpool, where it will unveil a revolutionary new test to support decision making for gastroscopy referrals and improve the early detection of gastric cancer.Victoria Possamai, Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon - A Tribute
Victoria Possamai, Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon, Evelina London Children’s Hospital. 30 August 1977 – 6 December 2024 It is with great sadness that we reflect on the loss of our wonderful colleague and friend Victoria ‘Vikki’ Possamai, Consultant Paediatric ENT...Beyond ‘sticky floors’ and glass ceilings’: eight women department and society leaders share their stories
In the United States and Canada, there have been a total of 12 women otolaryngologists who have achieved high positions of leadership. Eight of these women were interviewed for this piece. Each woman’s responses were thoughtful and truthful. Common themes...
