Navigation in skull base surgery
Advances in navigation and augmented reality are transforming skull base surgery, offering greater precision and safety alongside emerging robotic tools. Surgical robots have been used in various forms across several surgical specialties for over 20 years [1,2]. However, it is...
Full DetailsThe Apple effect: could Apple’s involvement redefine the future of hearing aid technology?
As Apple enters hearing health, this article explores how its tech may reduce stigma and reshape hearing care, without replacing clinical expertise. As hearing health professionals, we are all acutely aware of the gap between prevalence of hearing loss and...
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Transoral flexible laser surgery refers to the use of a fibre-delivered laser for laryngeal...
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Laryngology continues to advance since its development as a subspecialty at the turn of...
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BIOHIT HealthCare recently brought together leading ENT specialists and speech and language therapy professionals...
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VARTA AG presented its comprehensive range of energy solutions for the medical hearing sector...
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In July, Hearwell Medical Indonesia was pleased to collaborate with PT Hearing Vision at...
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Puntolab Audición and AUDYO were thrilled to participate in the 76th National Congress of...
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The 69th EUHA International Congress took place in Nuremberg from 22 to 24 October,...
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Irish MedTech pioneer Tympany Medical has launched a €600,000 crowdfunding campaign via Crowdcube under...
Soundscapes of Zimbabwe: healing a nation one ear at a time
We hear about the life, vision and legacy of Dr Clemence Chidziva — the surgeon transforming ear and hearing care into a new wonder of Zimbabwe. Dr Clemence Chidziva. Tucked in the heart of Southern Africa, landlocked and bordered by...
Full DetailsIs there a doctor in the house?
Occasionally at medical meetings, a member of the audience will be unfortunate enough to fall ill. An elderly ex-obstetrician of the Queen had a transient ischaemic attack at the podium of the Royal Society of Medicine in front of a...
Full DetailsSurgeOn social networking app
Over the last few weeks, I have had the pleasure of exploring a modern-day surgical social media platform through the innovative SurgeOn app – launched in the UK in January 2025 after seeing success in the US. SurgeOn is easily...
Full DetailsMichelle – Chevalier Jackson’s choking doll: Simulation in paediatric airway management 100 years ago
Simulation has become an indispensable tool in modern paediatric airway management as it offers clinicians the opportunity to practise complex procedures in a safe, controlled environment [1], although challenges will always remain in replicating the true anatomical proportions and tactile...
Full DetailsApprenticeships in audiology: an option to earn while you learn
Changing careers later in life can be daunting. Beverley and Darren reflect on their experience completing an apprenticeship in audiology, and provide advice for prospective apprentices. Beverley Philip, Associate Practitioner, NHS Fife, UK. Could you share a bit about your...
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Our former editor, Ray Clarke, spent a day at Westminster with Peter Prinsley, an...
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On the occasion of his retirement from the Nottingham Auditory Implant Programme, we discuss...
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Explore the future of audiology at the BAA Annual Conference 2025 The British Academy...
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Management of Hypopharyngeal Cancer (HPC)
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Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough,...
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New data has revealed that the top 10 reasons for avoiding hearing instruments have barely shifted in the past three years, despite rising satisfaction rates and life-changing developments in technology.
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Otologist Emma Stapleton is among six new members appointed to the College Council of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
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This November, Professor Simon Lloyd takes over from Patrick Axon as Otology Section President of the Royal Society of Medicine, and Professor Vin Paleri takes over from Michelle Wyatt as President of the Laryngology and Rhinology Section. Both incoming presidents share highlights from their programmes for the forthcoming year.
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Our resident reporter at large tells us about two of his heroes, both of...
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Chris Potter has a thing or two to say about the use of statistics...




























