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What’s new in auditory processing?

1 May 2016 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric, Neurotology
Auditory processing disorder (APD) has had a controversial history, stemming mainly from lack of scientific rigor and accepted clinical definition. That situation is now changing. Driven by the huge number of people with unaddressed listening difficulties, basic discoveries in neuroscience,...

Automated audiometry: in conversation with the creator of AMTAS®, Robert Margolis

8 June 2021 | | Audiology - Diagnostic
As automated audiometry becomes more widespread for busy clinics and tele-audiometry, Laura Prigge from GSI interviews Dr Robert Margolis to discuss his automated method for testing auditory sensitivity (AMTAS®). What motivated you to think of automated audiometry? When I was...

Audiological approach to treatment of blast-induced tinnitus

1 July 2016 | | Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Adult
Hearing loss and tinnitus resulting from blast waves in the war zone is becoming more common in our clinics. Hamid Jalilvand based in Tehran, shares his experience in audiological rehabilitation and research findings on patients in his clinics with a...

In memory of Robert Allan Yorston (10th March 1920 – 1st October 2016)

1 January 2017 |
In this special feature article, Alan Gibb writes a touching tribute to his friend and colleague Dr Bob Yorston, a Dundee otolaryngologist, who had a special talent for humour and art. In addition to illustrating the eighth, ninth and tenth...

In conversation with Professor Eugene Myers: My life in ENT

1 July 2014 | | ENT, Head and Neck
In a series of interviews, former Chairman of the Editorial Board for ENT & audiology news, Professor Patrick J Bradley, speaks with eminent otolaryngologists who have retired (or are about to retire) from practice. Our first is with Professor Gene...

COSM 2019 (Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings)

1 May 2019 -5 May 2019
Continue on for the full reports from the individual societies at COSM by Sujana Chandrasekhar, Keith G Trimble, Greg Randolph and Maura Cosetti. COSMReport by Sujana Chandrasekhar, ENT & Allergy Associates, New York, NY, USA There are two major US...

Changing perceptions in head and neck cancer management caused by quality of life issues

1 September 2010 | | Head and Neck, ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Sir Felix Semon was an outstanding clinician and exceptional laryngologist. The money raised by donations from his colleagues on his retirement in 1909 was used to establish the London University’s Semon Lecture. Semon’s Obituary in the BMJ, reads: “In Semon's...

Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment

1 July 2017 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric, Otology
With an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV / AIDS and literature reporting that these conditions contribute to hearing loss, it is surprising that more focus and resources are not employed to tackle this major hearing health concern. Yolandé...

SCOTLAND preoperative tympanomastoid CT temporal bone mnemonic system

2 November 2020 | | ENT, Head and Neck, Imaging
Learning how to interpret a CT scan of the temporal bones can be a daunting task, especially for a head and neck surgeon like me! However, to make life easier, the authors have devised a useful system to help cover...

St Blaise - patron saint of the throat

6 January 2023 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
In a previous article, we looked at some interesting legends surrounding patron saints of the ear and hearing [1]. As we celebrate the Feast Day of St Blaise of Sebastia on 3 February, we hear some fascinating tales and myths...

History of ESPO

31 October 2018 | | ENT, Paediatric ENT
Martin Bailey, Secretary-General of ESPO, narrates the story of a society which has promoted and supported the development of paediatric otolaryngology in Europe. In the early 1950s, pioneers in paediatric otorhinolaryngology became active in European countries such as Poland, Hungary,...

‘Bare below the elbows’

1 January 2014 | | ENT
So it has finally happened. I have reached that stage of reactionary bewilderment known as middle age. As well having my finger nowhere near the pulse of contemporary culture, I am finding the siren charms of BBC Radio 2 and...