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Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight! & Arrivals
This series of stories is dedicated to those of you with whom some of these moments were shared (or endured) and, above all, to my amazing and long-suffering husband, David Howard. Most of you know him as an exceptional head...The TWJ Foundation in the UK
For nearly 50 years, the TWJ has made awards ranging from international fellowships in research and education to support for training and smaller grants for otology-related activities.TEN testing in paediatric patients
Threshold equalising noise (TEN) testing is used to identify dead regions (DRs) of the cochlear. Alexandra Lusty considers the challenges of using the TEN test in the paediatric population as well as the importance of identifying DRs. Diagnosing dead regions...Practical training courses for otolaryngology trainees
In this extended Trainee Matters, it’s a pleasure to present a trio of excellent articles with a theme of practical training courses for otolaryngology trainees. Miss Rachel Edmiston, Professor Nirmal Kumar and colleagues have written a valuable guide to setting...
Swallowing the risk: managing dysphagia in aged care
The risk of dysphagia increases with age and the prevalence of dysphagia in aged care facilities is 41–52%. Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration, asphyxiation, malnutrition, pneumonia and ultimately death. Modifying food and fluids, by providing mashed or pureed foods...
Listening to families - the essential app for families of Deaf children
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) has recently launched an app designed to support families with children affected by hearing loss throughout their childhood. This app was developed in response to the community’s demand for expert-guided information presented in a...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...3rd ENT Masterclass Africa
Prof M Shahed Quraishi OBE, FRCS, consultant 0tolaryngologist, Doncaster Royal Infirmary The 3rd ENT Masterclass Africa was jointly held with the South African Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at their annual meeting at Lord Charles Hotel in Cape...Mind the gap – developing a sustainable pipeline for hearing therapeutics
In this article, the authors describe three key challenges faced in developing hearing therapeutics. Collaboration between companies, sectors and disciplines will be key to finding solutions. The unmet need for therapies for hearing loss grows apace, with prevalence rising across...Deaf identity in audiology services: exploring the significance and implications
Dr Celia Hulme, a culturally Deaf * sign language user, draws from her personal experience and extensive PhD research on Deaf signers’ experiences with audiology services. *In this article, the convention of using an uppercase ‘D’ is used to denote...
Cochlear Implants: What Parents Should Know
This book was written by members of the Dallas Cochlear Implant Program, to serve the needs of parents considering cochlear implantation for their children. It provides a balanced introduction to the topic, offering comprehensive, accessible information and interesting case studies....
