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Help seeking for tinnitus – experiences of the diagnostic and treatment process
Population-based and self-selecting adult participants of this Australian cohort study (n=281) completed survey questions exploring varied outcome measures related to tinnitus. Primary outcomes assessed communication of initial tinnitus diagnoses and subsequent treatment offering, with participants rating their satisfaction at the...
Auditory processing disorder (APD): knowledge and practice in hearing healthcare
Awareness and practice for children and adults presenting with APD is variable across healthcare practice. Recently reported experiences of individuals and their families affected by APD show difficulty accessing referral and overall lack of recognition, and note that audiologists show...
Cochlear implant and age
In an American ageing society with more prevalent hearing loss, fewer geriatric patients are opting for cochlear implants (CI). This is mainly due to comorbidities and potential complications. Authors conducted a retrospective review of CI patients from 2015 till 2021....
Dysplasia at the margins of laryngeal cancer specimens following laser resection – is conservative management appropriate?
Transoral laser microsurgery (TOLM) remains the cornerstone of treatment for early laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas. Whilst the hope is always to achieve a complete surgical excision with clear margins, it is sometimes the case that on histological analysis, disease is...
Meaningful life changes following hearing aid use: a qualitative user perspective
Part of a larger survey on hearing aid outcomes and experiences, this US-based study explores meaningful life changes due to hearing aid use in adults, with the aim of contributing to and improving all aspects of aural rehabilitation for this...
Columellar strut grafts versus septal extension grafts – which is better?
Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed procedure that, while often pursued for cosmetic enhancement, can also significantly influence nasal airway function. This seven year retrospective cohort study performed at a tertiary centre in Australia compares two well established techniques for nasal...Leading in cochlear implant reliability
All MED-EL’S titanium cochlear implants since 2006 have an overall cumulative survival rate of over 99%.Neuromod Devices’ €30m funding powers Lenire expansion
Neuromod Devices, the global technology business behind scientifically proven tinnitus treatment technology, Lenire, closed €30m funding to expand availability of the groundbreaking tinnitus intervention.
Auricular acupuncture for tinnitus
Acupuncture has long been suggested as a complementary option for tinnitus, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. This systematic review analysed 57 studies published between 1975 and 2023, drawn from an initial 167 identified. The studies were highly variable, ranging from...
Scalp grafting as a reconstructive technique for severe alar retraction
Severe alar retraction is an acknowledged challenging aspect of revision rhinoplasty. Traditional grafting methods such as composite grafts, nasolabial flaps and cutaneous alar rotation flaps often carry limitations, including visible scarring, colour mismatch and reduced graft survivability. This retrospective cohort...
