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Screening for hearing loss with mHealth solutions

With the number of people suffering from hearing loss growing all the time, the need for early detection and intervention is imperative. De Wet Swanepoel discusses two examples of mHealth possibilities for hearing screening which, as a low cost solution,...

Small vestibular schwannomas (VS) – is waiting the right thing to do?

VS management can be surgical, by radiosurgery or watchful waiting. Middle fossa approach (MCF) can be implemented in small and some medium-size tumours, and has the potential to preserve hearing. The authors measured quality of life of VS patients who...

VI Congress of ORL-HNS of Uzbekistan

Achievements of Otorhinolaryngology in the Era of New Uzbekistan

KARL STORZ acquisition of assets from Diaspective Vision

KARL STORZ is pleased to announce the acquisition of assets from Diaspective Vision, a Germany-based business that has driven innovations in the field of spectral camera solutions for medical applications since 2015. Employees from Diaspective Vision will join the KARL...

Don’t be too apologetic: disclosing communication difficulties

People who stutter are frequently considered less intelligent or less confident, and are often discriminated against. These negative perceptions have been found to differ slightly across different cultural groups. For Hebrew speakers in Israel, having a stutter can have a...

BLA Presidency transfers from Mark Watson to Guri Sandhu

The BLA welcomed Guri Sandhu as incoming President from 1 May 2021. Guri Sandhu is a founding member of the BLA and current President of the Laryngology & Rhinology section at the RSM. He is a Consultant Otolaryngologist and Head...

Manuel Patricio Rodriguez Garcia (1805-1906): The ‘inventor of the laryngoscope’ and world-renowned singing teacher

Paris was the birthplace of the laryngoscope, invented by Manuel Garcia. As we are in Paris for IFOS 2017, Neil Weir tells us about this fascinating man, who travelled the world and was a renowned singer and laryngologist. Manuel Patricio...

Where is that sound? Not every hot tub is a jacuzzi

Evidence suggests that the incidence of sound sensitivity and general noise intolerance is increasing. Studies have suggested that the incidence of hyperacusis is between 8% and 15.2% of the adult population. There is a correlation between the prevalence of hyperacusis...

ENT specialist honoured in Uzbekistan

Italian ENT specialist Professor Desiderio Passàli was awarded an honorary professorship in April by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The honour was conferred at an event on 18 April in Samarkand State Medical University by the...

A brief overview on chronic facial pain in rhinology practice

Chronic facial pain is a common yet complex issue in rhinology, often neurologic in origin and frequently misattributed to sinus disease. Facial pain is a very common complaint in the rhinology clinic. In a community-based ENT practice where patient symptoms...

60th ENT Congress for the South African Society of ORL-OHNS

Dr Greta Niemann, ENT surgeon, Pretoria The 60th Annual ENT Conference held in Pretoria in November was a remarkable event, skilfully organised and offering an exceptional line-up of international and local speakers. This year’s gathering provided a unique opportunity for...

A global online fellowship in head and neck surgery and oncology

The International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS) offers an online fellowship training programme for advanced trainees wishing to subspecialise in head and neck surgery and oncology. Emma Stapleton speaks with the Chairman of the Board of Directors...