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Bones, stones and surgical moans: rethinking PTH dynamics in parathyroid surgery

Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (IOPTH) testing has revolutionised minimally invasive unilateral parathyroidectomy (MIP) as the gold standard treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, replacing old-timey four-gland exploration. IOPTH testing ensures reliable excision of all hypersecreting glands, including those pesky hard-to-find ones, without relying...

Budesonide nasal irrigation for chronic rhinosinusitis: is it effective and safe?

Budesonide respules used in nasal irrigations as part of chronic rhinosinusitis management are usually at a dose of 0.25 mg to 2 mg, which is substantially higher compared to budesonide nasal spray, typically ranging from 64 to 256 micrograms. Hence,...

Family-centred early hearing detection and intervention

This mixed-methods study provides important insight into how caregivers in South Africa experience early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) services. Using both survey data and narrative interviews, the authors explore how well current services reflect the principles of family-centred early...

Making sense of modern wireless hearing aid technologies

Before diving into the topic of the technology behind wireless hearing aids, it is important to define two key concepts. The first is wireless frequency. This is the frequency at which a wireless signal is transmitted. In the context of...

In conversation with Dr Helen Bevan: Approaching change in the NHS with a new mindset

Dr Helen Bevan has been a leader of large scale change in the English National Health Service (NHS) for more than 20 years and was recently recognised as one of the 60 most influential people in the history of the...

Looking for a cost-effective product for post-operative bleeding? Try NETCELL® PVA Nasal Packs

Carefully constructed using exclusive NETCELL® PVA sponge, the ultra-soft surface improves patient comfort and reduces trauma.

Choose Experience. Choose Expertise. Choose BenCorpp®

BenCorpp® is more than just a company - it is a family-owned business located in Mirandola, a small town in northern Italy, known worldwide as “the Biomedical Valley of Europe”.

Carleton Introduce New 445nm Blue Laser

Carleton Medical are the new UK distributor for the BlueScan ENT 445nm Laser from manufacturer InterMedic.

Kingdon Review of Children’s Hearing Services

The Department of Health and Social Care has published the ‘Kingdon Review of Children’s Hearing Services: Final Report’, led by Dr Camilla Kingdon, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

Detecting postoperative cholesteatoma with diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging

Middle ear cleft cholesteatoma is an inflammatory disease that erodes local bony structures and can cause otorrhea, hearing loss, vertigo and intracranial complications. It is usually treated with surgery, typically canal wall up (CWU) or canal wall down (CWD) surgery....

Nasal and aural foreign body removal: another technique for a common problem

Trying to remove foreign bodies from the ears and noses of children is something we have all struggled with at various times. Many people have their own top tips, and here Oliver McLaren and Alexander Walkden describe an ingenious way...

BACO 2015: Meet the Key Brits

The triennial BACO is always a feast of academic and social activity – and BACO 2015 promises to be as busy as ever. We hear from three of the key British speakers who are making big contributions to this year’s...