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The future of rhinology

1 November 2017 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
Over the last few decades, rhinology has been one of the most dynamic and progressive areas of ENT. Professor Fokkens is perfectly placed to offer insight into the future possibilities that could transform our patients’ care, many of which are...

From the editor November/December 2023

3 November 2023 |
Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, Berkshire, UK. E: d.costello@nhs.netTw: @Voicedoctor_uk There can be no more pressing and worrying issue in the global consciousness than climate change. The alarming rise of disinformation...

Have we reached our limits in endoscopic skull base surgery?

1 November 2017 | | ENTA - Skull Base Surgery
As being an anterior skull base surgeon becomes the aspiration of many ENT trainees, Professor Nicolai gives his personal insights into the future for this exciting subspeciality. Having been directly involved in the evolution of transnasal endscopic surgery (TES) since...

Building low-cost high-fidelity simulation for ENT

3 November 2023 | | ENTA - Head & Neck, ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, ENTA - Otology
In this article, the authors describe their ingenious technique to produce affordable yet realistic simulation models for some common ENT procedures. The use of surgical simulation in otolaryngology training has significantly increased in recent years. This is most likely due...

Endolymphatic sac surgery: controversial procedure for the treatment of Ménière’s disease

5 January 2022 | | ENTA - Otology
Landmark Paper: Thomsen J, Bretlau P, Tos M, Johnsen NJ. Ménière’s disease: endolymphatic sac decompression compared with sham (placebo) decompression. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1981;374:820-30. Of all of the chapters in the Landmark Papers book, the chapter that discussed...

Harnessing social networks - connecting the global paediatric ENT community

6 January 2023 | | ENTA - Paediatrics
Hannah Burns radiates enthusiasm and commitment to improving communications across geographical and political boundaries. When the pandemic hit in 2020, she took to social media to share her thoughts and offered a forum for colleagues. In the midst of the...

Ethics, conduct and sinonasal surgery

10 March 2023 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
For the three plenary sessions at ERS 2023, we asked top leaders in the field to enlighten us in the general aspects of our profession that need attention. Prof Gil Siegal will discuss the ethical questions we encounter in our...

The AuD at Salus University: a Capstone Experience

1 May 2019 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Here, we continue exploring audiology training routes across the world with a focus on distance learning opportunities. This article is provided by Karen Myers who completed the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Online Bridge programme at Salus University. Completing the International...

Trainee-led collaborative research and audit in ENT: where are we now?

1 November 2019 | | ENTA - ENT
In late 2015 INTEGRATE, the UK ENT Trainee Research Network, was formed. Since then, two national projects have been completed and INTEGRATE has grown into a larger, more structured organisation, with otology, head and neck and rhinology subcommittees working alongside...

Making sense of modern wireless hearing aid technologies

1 November 2014 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
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...

Introduction to speech testing

4 May 2023 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Speech and Language Therapy
Let’s get back to basics: Dr Schoepflin introduces the concepts behind speech testing for hearing care professionals. While pure tone threshold testing is considered the ‘gold standard’ for assessing auditory sensitivity, the results of pure tone testing provide only limited...

In conversation with Jessica Huber, inventor of The SpeechVive

1 September 2017 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Parkinson’s disease often results in a characteristically quiet voice. But a new device is offering hope to patients who are struggling to be heard. Jessica E Huber. Tell us, what is the SpeechVive? The SpeechVive is a wearable device designed...