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A.R.C. Laser consumables and service support remain available in the UK via Soluvos Medical Ltd

Following reports that a previous supplier is no longer providing consumables for A.R.C. Laser, Soluvos Medical Ltd confirms they hold full UK stock of A.R.C. Laser consumables, probes and serviceable parts to ensure continuity of your service. As the authorised...

Loudness tolerance levels and misophonia

Misophonia is a prevalent condition, yet its assessment and management remain underrecognised by many audiologists. Current literature highlights the frequent co-occurrence of misophonia with tinnitus and hyperacusis. Hence, the link between loudness intolerance problems and misophonia has been hypothesised by...

A Guide to the Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons Examination in Otolaryngology

This book is a useful addition to the currently available revision resources for those preparing for the Part 1 FRCS otolaryngology examination. Its combination of mixed-topic questions in a mock exam format makes it unique compared to other MCQs books...

Does personality influence adherence to preventative exercises in people diagnosed with head and neck cancer?

Cancer prehabilitation is increasingly becoming an integral part of cancer care. Patients are therefore asked to engage in health behaviours and exercises before their cancer treatment starts. This is proposed to mitigate side effects and problems that they may not...

More markers for sinonasal diseases

In this study, nasal mucus cystatin SN levels were compared in patients with controlled and uncontrolled chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Cystatin SN is an epithelium-derived cytokine which regulates cysteine proteases and enhances IL-5 mediated activation of eosinophils. The study included 98...

Higher revision rates with coblator after paediatric partial tonsil-adenoidectomy

Coblator is a preferred option in many institutions for tonsillectomy as it is associated with significantly less blood loss and intraoperative time. This retrospective cohort study compared the revision rates after paediatric partial intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) with microdebrider...

Why are we here?

This small study, based on 10 semi-structured interviews, clearly highlights the importance of the audiologist’s role at a pivotal stage of educational and social transition. The interviews explored themes including deaf identity and connections, self-acceptance, preparation for further education and...

Word-finding difficulties in Parkinson’s are as important as speech

Parkinson’s is typically considered to progressively affect speech and voice, with up to 89% of people with the diagnosis experiencing symptoms such as reduced articulatory coordination and a hoarse or breathy voice quality. Despite 80% of people with Parkinson’s experiencing...

What the people want and need: emerging service for communication needs in Ghana

There is a significant shortfall in rehabilitation service for people with communication difficulties across Majority World countries. It is known that many people in these countries are likely to seek help from a variety of sectors including western healthcare, religious...

Audiology in this issue... Paediatric Audiology Gamechangers (NovDec18)

Fifty years ago, the National Conference on Education of the Deaf followed up on the Babbidge Report of 1965, recognising the failure of oralism in deaf education. Because young, deaf children at that time did not have access to sound, they could not develop speech and language. Further, because children were identified at two years or later, early intervention was only a dream.

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...

The British Endoscopic Ear Group - Inaugural Meeting

Haseem Raja, ENT Registrar, North West DeaneryRachel Edmiston, ENT Consultant, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and BEEG course faculty.The inaugural meeting of the British Endoscopic Ear Group (BEEG) was a resounding success, bringing together a sold-out audience of surgeons...