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Cochlear implant and age
In an American ageing society with more prevalent hearing loss, fewer geriatric patients are opting for cochlear implants (CI). This is mainly due to comorbidities and potential complications. Authors conducted a retrospective review of CI patients from 2015 till 2021....Otoacoustic emissions in the diagnostic test battery for hearing loss
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)...
The hidden enemy of microtia reconstruction: cholesteatoma
Although ear reconstruction for concha-type microtia is generally successful, its frequent association with congenital aural stenosis introduces a hidden risk of cholesteatoma due to disruption of epithelial migration. This negatively affects hearing and reconstructive outcomes. This single-centre retrospective case series...
Patient barriers: adult cochlear implantation systematic review
The literature across a 35-year time span highlights disproportionately low rates of cochlear implantation among adults compared to paediatric populations, despite the significant benefits of cochlear implants (CIs) for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. Barriers span psychological, informational,...Impact of medical NGOs and a new collaborative approach: the case of Guinea with Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships (MS) is a global Christian charity that follows the 2000-year-old model of Jesus to bring hope and healing to those suffering from disability, disfigurement, and disease. This article by Professor Diallo and Drs Ugai and Conde, details a...ENT Grand Rounds
A number of virtual teaching programmes have been set up across the UK. At Guy's and St. Thomas' and the Evelina London Children's hospitals, we embarked on a similar educational initiative to encourage...EBEORL-HNS Exam
The European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (EBEORL-HNS) was established in 2008, and has run every year since then.6th Scottish International Head and Neck Conference
The 6th Scottish International Head and Neck Conference, titled 'Thyroid cancer management', will take place both in-person and virtually. The conference will focus on evidence-based management of thyroid cancer cases and feature keynote lectures and case-based panel discussions. It is...ENT Masterclass® Vietnam
Held for the first time in Southeast Asia, the ‘Facing the World’ ENT Masterclass®, took place successfully in Hanoi – Vietnam’s historic capital with a thousand years of cultural heritage. Hosted and sponsored by Facing the World and Hong Ngoc - Phuc Truong Minh General Hospital in conjunction with ENT Masterclass®, this event marked the organisations’ most significant undertaking to date.
Swallow assessment: is clinical judgement or objective measurement more reliable?
Swallowing difficulties are life threatening and are the most common referral reason to speech and language therapists working with the adult population. Video fluoroscopic examination is a common instrumental tool used to assist in the assessment of the risk of...
ENT emergencies
This Belgian paper reports the epidemiology of 1296 patients attending the emergency department with ENT problems over a five-year period. As expected the most common presentation was epistaxis, but interestingly vertigo seemed to be the second most common presentation to...
