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6th Vertigo Academy International Meeting
Lilian Felipe, Associate Chair for the Doctor of Audiology Program, Lamar University Speech & Hearing Sciences, Texas, US.This esteemed event, organised by the International Vestibular Society, brought together leading experts in vestibular medicine and rehabilitation. The scientific programme featured a...Clinical and financial success by providing specialised audiological tinnitus management
Diagnosis and management of a patient with chronic subjective tinnitus is one of the most labour-intensive areas of hearing healthcare. This is one reason some hearing care providers opt to exclude specialised tinnitus care from their practice: it may not...African Head and Neck Society/IFOS Symposium, Ultrasound and Dissection Courses
The African Head and Neck Society (AfHNS) held a one-day Symposium at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, followed by a Head and Neck Ultrasound course and a Head and Neck Cadaver Dissection course. The Symposium and Head and Neck Dissection Course were supported by the International Federation of Otorhinolaryngological Societies (IFOS).
Avoiding the sweaty cheek
Frey’s syndrome is a common (10-40%) and important complication following parotid surgery. Gustatory sweating during oral stimulation can be embarrassing as it is accompanied by flushing and a sensation of heat. This is as a direct result of regenerated parasympathetic...An audiologist abroad
Ever thought of working abroad? In this issue we hear from Caroline Hudson, International Audiologist with special interest in paediatrics and research, who took the leap to work in Canada after qualifying and working in the UK. She will provide...Monkey business
Professor Sir Donald Harrison (DFNH) had a strong interest in comparative anatomy of the larynx, which was supported by a close relationship with the London Zoo who provided specimens from any mammals in the collection that died and had undergone...In conversation: Cesare Piazza and Giuseppe Spriano
Declan Costello catches up with the presidents of two important meetings taking place in Italy in June 2023 to discuss the highlights.House of Hearing expands operations with over £1million investment
Audiology and aural care expert, House of Hearing, has expanded its operations with an investment of over £1 million pounds since the start of the year, with a new clinic launched in Glasgow and the relocation of its clinic in Edinburgh, which has been on the current site for 50 years.
Ethanol ablation for benign cystic neck lesions
Benign cystic head and neck lesions have traditionally been managed conservatively or with surgical excision. Ethanol ablation (EA) has now established a role in the management of benign thyroid cysts, and its use has also been expanded to non-thyroid cysts....
Button batteries – how can we reduce harm to children?
This article explores the history of button batteries and how clinicians and industries alike could reduce the harm to children following ingestion. Following ingestion, if lodged, button batteries cause an alkaline reaction leading to necrosis of mucosa. Significant oesophageal injury...Improving cochlear-implant performance in the short- and medium-term
Can bespoke cochlear implant programming strategies reduce the variability seen in patient performance with an implant? Bob Carlyon reviews the current situation and gives us a glimpse of the future. Although many cochlear implant (CI) patients understand speech well in...
