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Seeking medical attention with tonsillectomy complications depends on who you are. Lessons from the USA

1 May 2015 |
In the current UK model, NHS care is free at point of access so there are no perceived economic barriers to seeking attention with postoperative complications. This study from the US examines surgical and emergency room databases from across California,...
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Sarcopenia and dysphagia in older community-dwelling adults

7 January 2020 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Aged, Deglutition, Deglutition disorders, Older adults, Sarcopenia
The prevalence of dysphagia in community-dwelling older adults is reported to be around 15%. Outside of common neurological causes such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and dementia, recent studies have suggested that sarcopenia may be an independent risk factor for the...
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Vascular disease and sudden sensorineural hearing loss

3 May 2024 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Neurotology, ENTA - Tinnitus
Oussoren et al performed a systematic review and meta-analyses of current literature on the above topic: specifically, cardiovascular risk factors for developing idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (iSSNHL), the presence of white matter hyperintensities in patients with iSSNHL and the...

Does stress and anxiety worsen idiopathic sudden hearing loss outcomes?

1 September 2018 | | Sudden hearing loss, correction of hearing impairment, patient admission, personal satisfaction
There have been suggestions that the natural course of the idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) is not affected by intensive therapy. There is speculation as to whether unknown factors affect the treatment prognosis. This is a retrospective study of...

Remote hearing aid fittings and maintenance – exploring applications in Africa

1 November 2014 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Introduction Technology and connectivity are allowing audiological services to be provided in novel ways. The field of telehealth, although firmly established over the past two decades, is buoyed by the continued and rapid advances in information and communication technologies. Remote...

The role of objective measures and imaging to optimise cochlear implant outcomes

1 September 2017 | | ENTA - Auditory Implants, ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Otology
Should we be using new or novel objective measures and imaging to assist with our cochlear implant patients? Debi Vickers and Shak Saeed describe current clinical techniques and present advances that have the potential to optimise outcomes. Introduction It is...

Wound moisture sensing in traumatic wounds

1 July 2014 | | ENTA - ENT
Wounds can be small and unpleasant, or may be large and life-threatening. The skin is a physical and an immunological barrier to infection, and any defect in the integrity of the skin may enable bacterial or fungal invasion. The successful...

Why screen for hearing loss in adults?

14 June 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Introduction Hearing loss affects over 10 million people in the UK – one in six of the population. Of over 50-year-olds 41.7% are estimated to have some form of hearing loss. This rises to 71.1% of over 70-year-olds, over half...

Sound sensitivity in children

1 January 2019 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Sound tolerance symptoms in young patients can be a challenge, Veronica Kennedy and Claire Benton share their clinical experience in navigating the issues that can arise in diagnosis and management. In any noisy environment, it’s a common sight to see...

Why, and how, audiologists should measure language ability: introducing AudiCloze

4 September 2025 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Speech and Language Therapy
A cloze test uses missing ______ to assess language ability.How can audiologists measure ______ to help assess listening difficulties? Language ability and listening difficulties While it seems like stepping onto someone else’s turf, there is a strong need for audiologists...

In conversation with Jeff Small and Navid Shahnaz

9 September 2020 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Speech and Language Therapy
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt on all levels of society and deeply affected our lives. It has challenged us to find new ways of carrying on with our activities at home, work, and school. Jeff Small, Director and...

In conversation with Jeff Small and Navid Shahnaz

9 September 2020 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Speech and Language Therapy
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt on all levels of society and deeply affected our lives. It has challenged us to find new ways of carrying on with our activities at home, work, and school. Jeff Small, Director and...