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Endoscopic arytenoid abduction lateropexy for bilateral vocal cord paralysis in neonates

1 July 2018 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
We are delighted to publish a further update on the use of the technique for vocal fold lateralisation in neonates from Laszlo Rovo and Shahram Madani, who have previously informed us of this new technique [1]. These cases are rare...

Discovery in the genetics of complex disease: Otitis media

1 November 2014 | | ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Genetics, ENTA - Otology
Otitis media (OM), a common disease of childhood, is considered to be a complex trait with multiple genetic and environmental factors expected to contribute to a child’s risk of developing recurrent acute OM (rAOM; ≥3 episodes in 6 months or...

Pathways for becoming an audiologist in the USA Part 1: the early years

1 January 2019 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Part 2 of this topic is available here. The Doctor of Audiology degree is required for clinical practice in the USA. In part one of a two-part series, Professor Hall reviews the evolution of academic credentialing for American audiologists, beginning...

The ear-brain connection: the role of cognition in neural speech processing

26 June 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Neurotology
Audiologists and other hearing healthcare professionals have become increasingly interested in the importance of cognitive function in the assessment and management of hearing loss, especially in light of evidence suggesting a link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in older...

Getting to grips with acoustic trauma

1 July 2016 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Our understanding of hearing loss caused by noise exposure to those in the armed forces is growing in interest and understanding. Research at a cellular level is essential to increase our understanding so that we can better diagnose, manage and...

The fatal illness of Frederick the Noble

3 March 2021 | | ENTA - ENT
Sir Morell Mackenzie is acknowledged as the ‘Father of British Otolaryngology’. He was the leading throat specialist of his time and one of the founders of the Journal of Laryngology and Otology in 1887. He studied in Paris, Vienna and...

Educational audiologists: adding value, bridging gaps

1 September 2017 | | ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Educational audiology provides a vital link between health and education by supporting children with hearing loss in educational settings. Joy Rosenberg presents an overview of the training route available in the United Kingdom. Students in lecture. Educational audiologists greatly enhance...

Celebrating the BACO Award winners at Virtual BACO International

12 January 2021
Among the many highlights of Virtual BACO International was the entertaining Opening Ceremony, and the chance to see the inaugural BACO Awards presented.

Rask-Andersen made honorary member of ENT UK

25 April 2022 |
The inner-ear research laboratory at the University of Uppsala in Sweden has a long tradition of ear research. The department has been linked to such legendary names as Barany (Nobel Laureate), Nylen and Stahle. Now, the head of that department, Professor Helge Rask-Andersen, has been awarded honorary membership of ENT UK.

Implant patient says it with flour

30 May 2024
So delighted was 77-year-old Graham with his cochlear implant, he asked his granddaughter Lillie Westbury, a professional baker, to bake an “ear” cake.

The National Bone Conducting Hearing Implant Registry

1 November 2016 | | ENTA - Auditory Implants, ENTA - ENT, ENTA - Otology
Are you an otologist with an interest in implant surgery? Is your unit on the registry? If not, you’d better have a good excuse after reading this… What is the National BCHI Registry? The National Bone Conducting Hearing Implant (BCHI)...

KARL STORZ Strengthens its ENT Portfolio with the Acquisition of AventaMed in Ireland

8 February 2023 | Contracts & Distributors
The family-owned medical technology company KARL STORZ announces the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of AventaMed DAC, an Irish medical technologies company.