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In conversation with Professor Shakeel R Saeed

27 February 2020 | | ENTA - Neurotology, ENTA - Otology
The European Academy of Otology and Neuro-otology (EAONO) will hold its 2020 meeting in London, UK. Haroon Saeed, Specialist Trainee in ENT, asked Professor Shakeel Saeed, EAONO President, about the upcoming event. Professor Shakeel Saeed In a nutshell, what is...

The Laryngeal Pacemaker – developing an innovative solution for bilateral vocal fold paralysis

4 July 2024 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Bilateral vocal fold paralysis is a difficult condition to manage, with surgical interventions previously limited to tracheostomy or arytenoidectomy. Re-innervation surgery has been developed and, in recent years, a Laryngeal Pacemaker is now in clinical trials. We speak to two...

How to tell if a bone anchored hearing device is working?

1 May 2014 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Audiology - Auditory Implants, ENTA - Neurotology, ENTA - Otology
Bone anchored hearing aids are becoming increasingly more commonplace with more than 120,000 users worldwide. These devices are based on the principle of direct bone conduction, where sound is transmitted directly through the skull via a titanium implant to the...

The Laryngeal Pacemaker – developing an innovative solution for bilateral vocal fold paralysis

4 July 2024 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Bilateral vocal fold paralysis is a difficult condition to manage, with surgical interventions previously limited to tracheostomy or arytenoidectomy. Re-innervation surgery has been developed and, in recent years, a Laryngeal Pacemaker is now in clinical trials. We speak to two...

Opening ceremonies – a necessary evil?

6 November 2024 | | ENTA - General
This series of stories is dedicated to those of you with whom some of these moments were shared (or endured) and, above all, to my amazing and long-suffering husband, David Howard. Most of you know him as an exceptional head...

The Launch of the British Endoscopic Ear Group

2 March 2026
The British Endoscopic Ear Group (BEEG) has been established to support the continued development and integration of endoscopic ear surgery (EES) within UK otological practice and training. Interest has grown steadily in recent years, driven by improved instrumentation, increasing published evidence, and a new generation of surgeons trained in both microscopic and endoscopic approaches.

Jacobsen’s organ

4 March 2026 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
The vomeronasal organ (VNO) was not, in fact, first described by Jacobsen in 1809, but by Frederik Ruysch (1638–1731), the noted Dutch anatomist. He had an absolute passion for embalming, and his ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ in Amsterdam was acknowledged as...

Audiologist on the run!

10 April 2026
Our best wishes to Barnsley audiologist Rebecca Jenkins who is running the London Marathon in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Rebecca and her partner Ashley Drew run Echowell Audiology in Mapplewell and have been training together for the 26.2-mile challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause close to their hearts.

Optimising reflux diagnosis with Peptest

6 May 2026 | Research & Development
Patients presenting with persistent cough or hoarseness are often managed empirically, with treatments that address the symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. This can lead to prolonged diagnostic pathways, repeated follow-ups and patient frustration. Peptest offers a simple, non-invasive way...

IOS 2026

9 October 2026 -10 October 2026 | ENTA - General
The 67th Meeting of the Irish Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Society will take place on 9 – 10 October 2026. Early bird registration is now live on the Irish Otolaryngology Society (IOS) website!The IOS President, Keith Trimble, has chosen...

Surgical Video Library

1 June 2026
The launch of a new Surgical Video Library for ENT UK Members was announced at the British Rhinological Society Annual Meeting in Newquay. This valuable educational resource provides access to a range of rhinological procedures through step-by-step instructional videos and aims to showcase the breadth and quality of rhinology practice across the UK.

Aetiological investigations for Hearing Loss in Children

5 October 2026 -6 October 2026
A two day, in-person event, studying the aetiological investigations of babies identified by the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and diagnosed to have a hearing loss (from mild to profound) also covering investigation of older children, unilateral and progressive hearing loss,...