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Early detection pathways for congenital cytomegalovirus for infants referred from the newborn hearing screen

This article discusses requirements for an early congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) detection pathway to ensure children do not miss out on the opportunity for timely diagnosis and treatment. The pathways described are currently in use in England and apply to well...

Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment

With an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV / AIDS and literature reporting that these conditions contribute to hearing loss, it is surprising that more focus and resources are not employed to tackle this major hearing health concern. Yolandé...

Enhancing care for adults with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder

It’s time to improve and personalise care for adults with ANSD. Knowing the lesion site could open up treatment opportunities like cochlear implants or new cell therapies. Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) comprises a group of hearing disorders characterised by...

Tinnitus Treatment: Clinical Protocols Second Edition

When asked to review the second edition of the popular Tinnitus Treatment: Clinical Protocols, I had high expectations. The first edition, published in 2005, has been a trusted resource for students and clinicians alike, and this second edition does not...

Hearwell Medical showcases ENT innovation in Indonesia

In July, Hearwell Medical Indonesia was pleased to collaborate with PT Hearing Vision at PITO XIV – the 14th Indonesia Annual Otology Scientific Meeting, held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event provided an excellent opportunity for Hearwell to showcase its RESONANCE...

Adult-onset hearing loss and dementia – a position statement

The UK’s leading hearing loss organisations have joined forces to highlight misleading reports by some health professionals and the media that hearing loss causes dementia, and treating hearing loss will reduce our individual risk of dementia.

Stimulation for tinnitus

Tinnitus is known to be inhibited by stimulation of the auditory system by stimuli such as acoustical, electrical and magnetic. Residual inhibition (RI) is when tinnitus is temporarily eliminated for a period of time lasting seconds, minutes, up to hours...

Vulnerability in audiological care: insights from Brené Brown and Kristin Neff

Embracing emotional openness and self-compassion can improve outcomes and relationships in the often-overlooked emotional landscape of audiological care. Audiological care is a deeply personal and often emotional journey for individuals experiencing hearing loss or other auditory challenges. Beyond the clinical...

Higher risk and a tailored need

Historically, in audiology there is almost an unspoken understanding that when presented with a musician, a nuanced approach is likely to be required. Previous research has already shown there is a higher risk of noise exposure and accompanying signal distortion...

From the editor JulAug 2021

Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS), Editor, ENT & Audiology News; Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.net It’s rare that one of our five senses hits the headlines and touches the public consciousness,...

Soundscapes of Zimbabwe: healing a nation one ear at a time

We hear about the life, vision and legacy of Dr Clemence Chidziva — the surgeon transforming ear and hearing care into a new wonder of Zimbabwe. Dr Clemence Chidziva. Tucked in the heart of Southern Africa, landlocked and bordered by...

In this issue...Rising to the challenge of COVID-19

Like much of our lives during this period, our planned focus for this issue was suddenly shifted and redefined by the global pandemic. COVID-19 has realigned our personal and professional focus; this issue reflects some of the journey we have...