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Swallowing outcomes following partial laryngectomy: objective assessment and pre-operative predictive factors

Partial laryngectomy constitutes one of the treatments for early stage glottic carcinoma (i.e. T1N0 and T2N0) in specialised centres. Over the years, several partial laryngectomy and reconstruction techniques have been described in the literature. The choice of technique depends on...

VACANCY: Audiologist/Hearing Aid Dispenser – Worcester

We are looking for a qualified Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser to join our growing Hearcare business in Worcester. Our business currently tests patients across our Worcester store and several other Specsavers in the area.

AURITEC presents AT2000: Advanced Multichannel Audiometry and Cochlear Implant Integration

AURITEC AT2000 is a state-of-the-art audiometer that stands out for its exceptional capabilities in multichannel audiometry and its unique integration with cochlear implants.

OBITUARY: Jack Katz

Jack Katz. With deep respect and admiration, we remember Jack Katz as a towering figure in the field of audiology whose influence has left an indelible mark on generations of clinicians, educators, and researchers. Dr Katz’s passing is a profound...

Bevacizumab, NF2, hearing and age

Introduction NF2-related schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) is an autosomal dominant disorder leading to the development of schwannomas, meningiomas and spinal cord ependymomas. Younger age is a negative prognostic factor. Treatment includes observation, surgery, radiotherapy and medical therapy with bevacizumab (VEGF monoclonal antibody)....

Hope for neural hearing loss

A new review shows significant promise of improved clinical outcomes for patients from the treatments in development for neural hearing loss (NHL), alongside better diagnosis.

CEORL-HNS Dublin 2024

Guest Section Editor Michael Kuo, PhD, FRCS, DCH, Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK; Scientific Chair, CEORL-HNS Dublin 2024. June next year will see the 7th Congress of European ORL-HNS, held in Dublin....

New AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO: Dr Rahul K Shah

The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) have selected Rahul K Shah, MD, MBA as the next Executive Vice President (EVP) and CEO.

Beware of GPA as a cause of subglottic stenosis

Up to 92% of patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) have concurrent ENT manifestations of the disease. Whilst we are familiar with sinonasal and middle ear presentations of GPA, subglottic stenosis (SGS) is another important and potentially life threatening manifestation....

Open septorhinoplasty approach for closure of medium sized septal perforations

Septal perforations are difficult problems to treat. There are various causes described in literature such as trauma, inflammatory, cocaine abuse but most often they are due to iatrogenic cause (such as septoplasty) or due to trauma. The symptoms due to...

Coronavirus: Raspberry Pi-powered ventilator to be tested in Colombia

  A team in Colombia is to test a ventilator made with a Raspberry Pi computer and easy-to-source parts. CLICK HERE

Recording of electrode voltages (REVS) to determine extra-cochlear electrodes

Determining whether electrodes are sitting within the cochlea can be difficult as the checks run by the programming software cannot always determine this. In some cases, patients may be unable to give the audiologist detailed feedback which can complicate the...