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How has management and outcomes of necrotising otitis externa changed over the past decade?

Necrotising otitis externa (NOE) remains a challenging condition for ENT departments, particularly with the increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the general population. There is no international consensus on treatment, although many institutions now have local guidelines drawn up...

Otosclerosis - to scan or not to scan?

In an era of insidiously reducing thresholds for investigating patients, Maxwell and colleagues pose an important question: is high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) prior to stapes surgery for otosclerosis worthwhile? Their practice typically considers HRCT for cases of suspected otosclerosis presenting...

Managing hearing preservation expectations of adult CI patients

This paper is a single-centre review of adult cochlear implants in patients with preserved low-frequency hearing, focusing on the outcomes at 10 months post-implantation, and the rates of electroacoustic stimulation actually used in this group of patients. The centre identified...

Are quinsies worth draining?

Recent data is providing accumulating evidence that treatment failure in the management of peritonsillar abscesses (PTAs, aka ‘quinsies’) is similar when these are managed with medical treatment (MT) alone versus MT plus surgical drainage (M+ST). However, in the absence of...

Strength of evidence in otolaryngology research – do women make the difference?

Clinicians around the world understand the need for research and publication of gathered evidence to inform practice and improve patient outcomes. The introduction of the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine (CEBM) Levels of Evidence guideline in 2011, has been invaluable...

Spirituality and tinnitus – blocking out the haters!

The brain is fantastic at blocking out unwanted noise. Place a microphone on your temporal bone and you’ll realise you are subject to a relentless bombardment of sound you’ll never consciously hear: the clicking of your temporomandibular joint, the pulsating...

Embrace the blue wave of ENT!

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Hearwell Medical showcases ENT innovation in Indonesia

In July, Hearwell Medical Indonesia was pleased to collaborate with PT Hearing Vision at PITO XIV – the 14th Indonesia Annual Otology Scientific Meeting, held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event provided an excellent opportunity for Hearwell to showcase its RESONANCE...

ENT OSCEs: A guide to your first ENT job and passing the MRCS (ENT) OSCE – Third Edition

ENT OSCEs has, in recent years, become one of the most widely used resources for trainees preparing for the MRCS (ENT) OSCE. Although the examination has now been phased out, the book remains highly relevant for the everyday clinical responsibilities...

ENT Vivas: A Guide to Passing the Intercollegiate FRCS (ORL HNS) Viva Examination

ENT Vivas is a clear and well-structured guide for trainees preparing for the FRCS (ORL HNS) viva examination. The exam demands not only knowledge but the ability to think aloud, justify decisions and stay composed under pressure; this book supports...

Congenital CMV: investigations and management in the audiology setting

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the only cause of congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) for which there is a medical treatment available to prevent further hearing loss. Dr Simone Walter discusses cCMV infection, cCMV-related hearing loss, and how to facilitate their...

Use of automated audiometry for faster patient access to audiology services?

Manual audiometry has long been the gold standard for establishing hearing thresholds. In recent years, a number of automated audiometry applications have reached the market. In this article, a team from Ireland have put a version of automated audiometry to...