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BIHIMA calls for minimum standard for assistive listening systems in theatres

23 October 2023
Most theatres use assistive listening systems, but according to the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (BIHIMA), this does not always ensure a good experience for audiences with hearing loss.

Centenary birthday of Jean-Marc Sterkers: pioneer of vestibular schwannoma surgery

2 May 2025 | ENTA - Otology, ENTA - Vestibular Disorders
Professor Jean-Marc Sterkers has been a leading figure in the field of otology and neurotology for several decades. On the verge of his 100th birthday, we celebrate an exceptional career through the memories of his son and colleagues. Prof Olivier...

Where ART meets Science: The Golden Lines of Life

2 July 2025 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - General
Each cover in this six-part series is more than an image. It’s a window — into a different way of seeing, of hearing and of healing. Together, they form a narrative that moves across disciplines and perspectives. A story told...

Otoacoustic emissions in the diagnostic test battery for hearing loss

1 May 2018 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
So, they are great for screening, but how can otoacoustic emissions be integrated into the diagnostic test battery? Beth Prieve examines the role of diagnostic OAEs by asking three simple questions. Audiologists and otolaryngologists are familiar with otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)...

MedShr for ENT and audiology: clinical case discussion on the go

7 July 2020 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all aspects of our lives – not least medical education. With isolation being the buzzword at the moment, the internet and social media are popular sources for official and crowd-sourced content. In this article, Samantha...

Radiology of referred otalgia

1 May 2014 | | ENTA - Neurotology, ENTA - Otology
Otalgia is a common presenting complaint to Ear Nose and Throat Departments. Otalgia is either primary or secondary (referred) [1]. Referred otalgia is a ‘red flag’ symptom and can be a diagnostic challenge for clinicians and radiologists as the pathology...

Diagnosis, wearables and remote monitoring in 15 and 50 years

1 March 2019 | | ENTA - General
In 2069 will we look forward to being enslaved by robots, becoming zombies or having our health (and ill health) diagnosed by nanotech? Ajith George muses over what the future holds for us all. The future of healthcare, not just...

Armageddon and surgical outcomes

1 January 2015 | | ENTA - ENT
In the excitement of the festive season I am sure many of you will have omitted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a highly significant world event. According to a small apocalyptic cult led by a Chicago housewife named Dorothy...

First UK Genio Nyxoah bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant for obstructive sleep apnoea

2 July 2025 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
Obstructive sleep apnoea remains a very challenging condition to treat, but more options are becoming available. An estimated eight million adults in the UK suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and experience symptoms of troublesome snoring, daytime sleepiness and witnessed...

New TympStar Pro updates including WideBand tympanometry

4 March 2022 | Research & Development
Grason-Stadler, a worldwide leader of clinical audiometric systems, is pleased to announce new updates to their leading clinical tympanometer, the GSI TympStar Pro™.

New Probe Placement Indicator for Affinity Compact

25 July 2022 | Research & Development
Interacoustics is happy to release a Probe Placement Indicator for their Affinity Compact – a new feature which makes probe placement much easier and faster when doing real-ear measurements.

QuietStar completes refurbishment project for the Dewsbury & District Hospital

9 July 2024 | Company Profiles, Contracts & Distributors
Working together with the Estates Department of The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, QuietStar was recently appointed to refurbish, update and recommission two existing, but non-compliant modular audiology test rooms for the Outpatients Audiology Department with Dewsbury & District Hospital.