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Supporting the definitive diagnosis of LPR
Voice disorders affect one in 25 people in the UK, and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a common culprit. LPR occurs when the stomach contents – including strong digestive enzymes like pepsin – flow back up into the throat, causing inflammation...
Introduction to Sound: Acoustics for the Hearing and Speech Sciences
The fifth edition of Charles E Speaks’ Introduction to Sound Acoustics for the Hearing and Speech Sciences is a comprehensive, teaching-first textbook spanning 11 chapters. It begins with the nature of soundwaves presented in concise, well-structured sections on transmitting mediums,...
An otological cure for globus?
Globus pharyngeus is a common benign condition frequently encountered in ENT practice. Laryngopharyngeal reflux and psychological stressors are often considered to be contributory factors, but globus symptoms do not always respond to antacid medications. Such medications can also be limited...Support for dizziness & balance disorders
The Ménière’s Society is excited to announce they have changed their name to Ménière’s & Vestibular UK. This change is an important step to ensure the charity’s name represents everyone they support. Ménière’s & Vestibular UK provides essential support and...
Migraine medication and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
BPPV is a very common form of dizziness (lifetime prevalence 2.4%) and has been noted to have an association with migraine. The cause of otoconia displacement in BPPV is often unclear. A vascular mechanism theory has been postulated in varying...Baltic Ear, Nose and Throat Conference 2026
A landmark gathering for regional and global otolaryngology The 9th Baltic ENT Congress promises to be one of the most comprehensive and dynamic meetings in the region’s otolaryngology calendar. Bringing together leading clinicians, researchers and surgeons from Europe and beyond,...ESPO 2025
Ayla TabaksertOver 1000 paediatric ENT specialists from 68 countries said “Guten tag!” as they convened for the 17th Congress of the European Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO 2025) at the International Congress Centre, Stuttgart. In a city known for world-class...Advanced Laryngeal, Pharyngeal & Laser & Endoscopic, hands-on simulation surgery cadaveric course
Laryngology / Swallowing / VoiceParents’ Voices on CI in low- and middle- income countries
A new report from Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) shares the perspective of parents from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) about their experiences in obtaining CI for their children.
Remote cochlear implant care: do audiologists like the sound of it?
Historically, telehealth in cochlear implant care was primarily reserved for patients facing geographical barriers. The accelerated adoption of telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic led many to believe that the future of audiology had permanently migrated to online platforms. However, despite...
McIsaac scores in tonsillitis
Acute tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection, however often antibiotics are prescribed without a confirmed diagnosis of a bacterial infection. The Modified Centor (McIsaac) criteria, which include fever (>38°c), tonsillar exudate, no cough, anterior cervical lymphadenitis and age,...
