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From the editor January/February 2023

Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.netTw: @Voicedoctor_uk As we start 2023, it’s a pleasure to wish you a Happy New Year. We have much to look forward to...

From the editor Nov/Dec 2025

Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. TW / X: @Voicedoctor_uk For ENT&A Nov/Dec2025, we are delighted to celebrate the remarkable educational institution ENT Masterclass®, which marks its 20th anniversary with...

59th Inner Ear Biology Workshop (IEB 2024) and 7th International Conference on Hyperacusis and Misophonia (ICHM7)

This September, two scientific meetings were held together in Warsaw, Poland: the 59th Inner Ear Biology Workshop and the 7th International Conference on Hyperacusis and Misophonia.

UCL Ear Institute / Royal National ENT Voice Course 2026

The two-day course will provide comprehensive coverage of voice pathology and treatment approaches.

BAA Annual Conference 2026

The British Academy of Audiology (BAA) is looking forward to welcoming hearing and balance professionals from across the UK and beyond to its 22nd Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool in October. Registration is now open, with early bird rates...

A new tool for assessing otoscopy skills

Medical and audiology students need to be proficient in performing otoscopy in order to undertake the routine practice required of them at work upon graduation. One significant challenge in teaching otoscopy is the lack of objective and validated assessment tools...

A path to leadership

In this article we learn more about the Ruth Thomsen’s journey in audiology and healthcare science, exploring the opportunities on the road less travelled. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has...

From the editor Jul/Aug 2024

Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.netTW / X: @Voicedoctor_uk Congress season is well underway around the world – with all that’s going on, it’s hard to keep track...

Beyond blocked noses: paediatric olfactory dysfunction for the ENT surgeon

Smell loss in children often goes unnoticed. Recognising the signs, understanding the causes and improving access to assessment could transform care. The hidden epidemic: why smell matters in children When a child presents with nasal obstruction, we instinctively look for...

What you need to know about recent advances in genetics of hearing loss in the newborn

Identifying the underlying genetic cause of hearing loss in newborns can improve dramatically the early diagnosis and appropriate intervention. Hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder at birth, affecting approximately two out of 1000 newborns [1]. Congenital impaired hearing...

Barriers and facilitators to app use in Australian audiology clinics

Too old to app? Time to think again! Bec Bennett discusses why it’s time for healthcare professionals to hit reset on expectations of digital literacy. Mobile health (mHealth) apps have the potential to enhance audiological care by supporting the self-management...

Helping provide hearing happiness in Malawi

Children with hearing loss in low-income countries face many obstacles. UK-trained audiologist Chikondi Kuthyola shares her story and Malawi’s strides in cochlear implantation. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. In developing countries, deaf children and adolescents...