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In conversation with Professor Michal Luntz

Professor Michal Luntz is an Otologist and Cochlear Implant Surgeon, and Director of the Ear and Hearing Center in A.R.M, Assuta Tel Aviv, Israel. We caught up with her to hear about her life, her background, and her unique insight...

User perspectives of online audiological rehabilitation programmes

Recent research shows that online audiological rehabilitation programmes have the potential to improve the quality of life of hearing aid users. However, there are still areas that need need improvement. Elisabet Thorén discusses some of the problems people face when...

Cervicogenic vertigo, a view from the experts

Many readers would be familiar with the term ‘cervicogenic vertigo’ to mean neck-related vertigo or dizziness. In simple terms, this disorder has been defined as dizziness/vertigo caused by neck pain and/or stiffness. By implication, the vertigo/dizziness should resolve by treating...

Diagnosis and management of acute sensorineural hearing loss: a Japanese perspective

In this paper, the authors set out the clinical guidelines to standardise diagnosis and treatment of acute sensorineural hearing loss in Japan. They categorised acute sensorineural hearing loss into five disorders: idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (iSSNHL), acute low-tone sensorineural...

Management of patulous eustachian tube dysfunction

Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (iSSNHL) is defined as a hearing loss of 30 dB or more at three contiguous frequencies within 72 hours, with acute low-tone hearing loss (ALHL) excluded from this category. Despite standard treatment, outcomes vary: one-third...

Role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in managing papillary thyroid cancer

Although studies have shown that the presence of lymph nodes metastases in papillary thyroid carcinoma does not alter survival, other studies have shown that it increases morbidity and mortality and that the presence of cervical lymph node metastasis at diagnosis...

What is the evidence for contralateral tonsillectomy in TORS for known unilateral tonsil malignancy?

The concept of field changes by carcinogens within the upper aerodigestive tract is well established with reported rates of synchronous tumours of 4% and second primaries of 36%. The tonsil in particular has the highest rate of synchronous tumours, postulated...

Screening for hearing loss in primary care

Hearing impairment is one physical disability that is increasing in prevalence in society in general, and in older adults in particular. Approximately 34 to 36 million Americans report suffering from some degree of hearing impairment with the number rising to...

Selecting and optimising hearing aids for tinnitus benefit: a rough guide

Hearing aids have a relatively long history as tinnitus treatment tools. Saltzman and Ersner reported success in suppressing tinnitus with simple hearing aids in a number of cases as early as 1947 [1]. In an early comprehensive approach to tinnitus...

Navient receives FDA 510(k) clearance for ENT procedures

CKI (ClaroNav Kolahi Inc.) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Navient in ENT procedures, expanding its previous clearance for cranial applications. Navient is now approved by major global regulatory bodies, including Canada (HC), Europe (EU MDD), China (NMPA), UAE, Saudi...

Coblation for laryngeal granulomas

Laryngeal granulomas remain notorious for their tendency to recur after surgical removal. Although high rates of complete remission have been reported with use of the potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser, this equipment is expensive and not available in all units performing ENT...

60th ENT Congress for the South African Society of ORL-OHNS

Dr Greta Niemann, ENT surgeon, Pretoria The 60th Annual ENT Conference held in Pretoria in November was a remarkable event, skilfully organised and offering an exceptional line-up of international and local speakers. This year’s gathering provided a unique opportunity for...