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Is surgery in obese children with obstructive sleep apnoea effective?

1 November 2019 | | Rhinology / Sinus, Rhinoplasty | adenotonsillectomy, apnea, lingual tonsillectomy, meta-analysis, midline posterior glossectomy, obesity, outcomes, supraglottoplasty, surgery, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
The authors present the results of their literature review and meta-analysis of studies examining adenotonsillectomy, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), supraglottoplasty, tongue base surgery or a combination in obese children with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The one study investigating effects of UPPP was...

External auditory canal carcinoma

1 May 2015 |
Although uncommon, primary malignant tumours of the external auditory canal (EAC) are associated with a poor prognosis as they often present late. In this study the authors evaluate the clinical and pathological factors associated with treatment and outcome of EAC...

Robotic surgery for ventral skull base malignancy

9 October 2017 | | Malignancies, Robotic surgery, Sinonasal, Skull base, Ventral skull base
The use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the head and neck area has been shown to be a safe and effective technique, achieving good oncological clearance of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, supraglottis and glottic area. However, robotic surgery for the...

Should human beings sleep in the prone position?

1 January 2017 | | ENT
Are we poised for a ‘sleep prone’ campaign to reduce nocturnal apnoeas? Prof Armin Moniri presents a fascinating account of how sleeping position can affect obstructive sleep apnoea. Inspired by sleeping position of other mammals, a new mattress and pillow...

How to deliver bad news better

4 March 2024 | | Audiology - Adult
Delivering bad news well takes experience and time. The Ida team recommend the SPIKES protocol; providing structure for relaying bad news, giving confidence to those delivering it, and leaving recipients feeling cared for and informed. It’s among the most distressing...

Clinical Practice Guideline on Tympanostomy Tube in Children Update (AAO-HNS)

3 May 2022 | | Audiology - Paediatric, Otology, Paediatric ENT | developmental delay disorders, grommets, middle ear effusion, otitis media, otorrhea, pediatric otolaryngology, tympanostomy tubes
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s ‘Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update)’ has been recently published - an update of the original 2013 guideline. This article forms an executive summary to accompany the full guideline....

A medical student’s perspective on the future of obstructive sleep apnoea management

17 June 2021 | | Rhinology / Sinus, ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Obstructive sleep apnoea remains an immensely challenging condition to treat. Many treatments have been used over the years, but no single management strategy has proven significantly better than the others. We hear about some technological innovations in the field of...

Genetic discovery using animal models: presbyacusis

1 November 2014 | | ENT, Genetics, Otology
By their very nature, late-onset hereditary disorders offer a large window of opportunity for therapeutic intervention. However, before we can begin to think about strategies we need knowledge of the genetics and pathology underlying the condition. In this article we...

Scientific advances in mapping syndromic hearing loss

1 May 2015 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric
From more than 22000 genes that we humans have, approximately 3000 genes are associated with human communication. There are tens of syndromes which have been identified to be accompanied by hearing loss. Disorders of almost every organ of the body...

Precision and personalised genomic and epigenomic medicine in audiology/hearing loss

1 July 2021 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic
A detailed look at the pathogenesis of acquired hearing loss due to exposure to ototoxicity during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Insights from genomic medicine have shown that, along with environmental factors causing epigenetic alterations, hearing loss may be caused...

Finding the right balance: remote dizzy patient consultation during a pandemic

1 July 2021 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
During the COVID pandemic, all our working patterns have changed. One significant impact had been on the management of outpatient consultations and the increase in telephone consultations and enhanced vetting. In this article the authors share their experience of managing...

VACANCY: Children's Health Ireland - Temporary Consultant Otolaryngologist with a special interest in Paediatric Otolaryngology

21 September 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
(CHI) is leading on the clinical and operational transformation of acute paediatric healthcare and consists of hospitals at Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght as well as an Urgent Care Centre at Connolly hospital in Blanchardstown.