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Otorhinolaryngology training in Haiti: a call for accompaniment
Haiti is a small Caribbean country in which a group of freedom fighters successfully defied Napoleon and the French military. It has faced embargoes, economic isolation, political crises and devastating natural disasters since its independence. Its GDP is 0.01% of...
Vestibular implantation: are we there yet?
The objectives of this review article were to ascertain, through a systematic literature review, device design, surgical approaches, objective and subjective outcomes as well as limitations of vestibular implantation (VI). Following an extensive systematic search using PRISMA guidelines, 21 studies...
Translanguaging: an integrated and culturally valid approach for speech and language therapy practice
This study advocates the need for speech and language therapists to understand and advocate for translanguaging practices within their day-to-day clinical work with children with communication difficulties. Translanguaging derives from the Welsh term ‘trawsiethu’, which was first introduced in 1994...
Can writing reveal the timeline for future dementia diagnoses?
Frontotemporal dementia is the term for a group of dementias affecting behaviour and language. Thirty percent of FTD cases are associated with autosomal dominant mutations. There are three main genes that account for the majority of these genetic FTD cases...Amplifon’s $2 billion move into manufacturing: what it means for audiology
Our audiology editor Yovina Khiroya writes: Amplifon, the world’s largest hearing aid retailer, has announced a reported $2 billion acquisition of GN Hearing, the company behind ReSound, Beltone and Jabra Enhance. While headline-grabbing, the strategic implications are arguably more significant than the deal value itself.
ADHEAR in the paediatric population
ADHEAR is a non-surgical bone conduction device (BCD) available from Med-El from 2017. It uses an adhesive adapter consisting of a soft rubber pad with a centre rigid plate that has a snap coupling for attachment of a sound processor....Lenire tinnitus treatment device now available in Canada
The Lenire® tinnitus treatment device is now available in Canada through 21 clinics across Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, Ontarioand Québec. Forty-three percent of Canadians (11.2 million) report experiencing tinnitus in their lifetime, with 37% (9.2 million) experiencing tinnitus in the...
Redefining alar retraction: can hyaluronic acid replace the scalpel?
Alar retraction is a common challenging nasal deformity and requires precise structural correction to achieve both functional and aesthetic harmony. Traditionally correction of alar retraction has relied on open rhinoplasty with various techniques including cartilage grafting, suturing techniques and advancement...HPV – why equitable protection matters
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world, with most people acquiring it during adolescence or early adulthood, often without ever knowing it [1]. HPV lives in the skin and the mucosal linings of the...
A new treatment for smell loss?
It has been well established that smell training can be effective in the recovery of smell function post Covid-19 infection, and many other treatment modalities have been assessed. There have been limited studies to date evaluating the effects of dietary...
