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Whale hearing tests through evoked potential audiometry

4 November 2021 | | ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Covering over 70% of the earth’s surface and reaching known depths of 11km, the world’s oceans tick the box for an extreme environment. What do we know of the impact of environmental noise on the deep-sea dwellers of this habitat?...

The process of medical innovation

2 November 2020 | | ENTA - General
You’ve got an amazing idea for a new device. It is going to change how your speciality of surgery is practised. It will lead to better operative results and lower risks to patients – that’s amazing, can I see it?...

The basis of the bargain: outcomes not inputs

1 January 2018 | | ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA - Audiology - Adult
There are international drivers focusing our attention on measuring outcomes; Anthony Hogan looks at the data to see how we are currently measuring up. Introduction A global paradigm change is impacting on the provision of disability services. At its heart,...

Winners announced for 2024 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards

6 September 2024
Hearing Health & Technology Matters (HHTM), an online resource for hearing professionals and consumers with hearing loss, has today revealed the winners of its fifth annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™. Through this esteemed awards programme, HHTM continues to honour innovation...

Anaesthesia for sleep nasendoscopy and snoring / obstructive sleep apnoea surgery

1 May 2015 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
Surgery for sleep disordered breathing inevitably requires surgeon and anaesthetist to share the airway. Here, Edward Bick gives us the anaesthetic viewpoint, reiterating that communication is the key. A specific note is made of the anaesthetic technique for sleep nasendoscopy,...

mHealth technologies empower users of hearing healthcare

1 November 2019 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
The opportunities provided by mhealth technologies to personalise and encourage user involvement in hearing healthcare has many benefits for adults with hearing loss. Melanie Ferguson explains how mhealth can empower hearing aid users. Connected health is likely to transform hearing...

Recent advances in the diagnosis of silent reflux

3 May 2024 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
The vexed topic of reflux always generates much discussion, particularly when it comes to testing. We hear about a non-invasive assay that is gaining in popularity. Voice disorders impact around four percent of the UK population and can significantly hamper...

The European Board Exam in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (EBEORL-HNS) and the benefits it will have on your career

27 February 2020 | | ENTA - ENT
Ulrik Pedersen, Chairman European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Shawkat Alaa Shawkat Abdulrahman, Rhinology Consultant Tallaght Teaching Hospital, Dublin, outline the history and format of the EBEORL–HNS and demonstrate the huge benefits gained from the qualification with...

Luddism and ENT

3 July 2026 | | ENTA - General, ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
If the press and the tech world are to be believed, AI is going to take over many of our jobs. Chris Potter has his doubts. As regular readers will no doubt be aware, I pride myself on inhabiting the...

2020 Unmasked: Hidden strengths and vulnerabilities laid bare - By Joseph Sinnott

2 April 2021 |
Masks were everywhere in 2020. The most visible to stop the spread of COVID-19 but others concealed soon-to-be revealed strengths and weaknesses. In April 2020, the UK Prime Minister was taken to intensive care suffering with this new and frightening...

Edith Whetnall’s contribution to ENT and audiology 1910-1965

3 March 2021 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric
Sue Archbold reviews the fascinating life of Edith Whetnall and traces her influence on audiology from the mid-20th century to today’s practices. It’s a pleasure to be asked to write about Edith Whetnall for this edition of ENT & Audiology...

COACH calls for participants

29 January 2024
The Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit has renewed a call for volunteers to take part in its COACH programme. The UK-wide trail aims to generate evidence about the use of hearing aids.