Does the overuse of noise-cancelling headphones cause APD?
Have you heard the noise around APD? With a flurry of interest around noise-cancellation and APD, Dale Hewitt offers his take on the evidence and theory. When and why did this question first arise? An article was published by BBC...
Full DetailsWhy one should not be seduced into organising a conference
Having enjoyed yourself at so many meetings, it may strike you or be suggested to you by ‘friends’, that it would be a good idea to organise an international conference. Think of the kudos, the fame, the financial gain for...
Full DetailsRobotics in rhinology – fantasy or the future?
Robotic surgery is advancing, but its use in rhinology lags due to spatial constraints and high costs. Innovations in flexible robots may bridge this gap in the future. We are in a new era, one of artificial intelligence and robotics....
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Throughout his fiction and non-fiction, George Orwell incorporated references to olfaction to invoke strong...
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Ancient Indian medicine, as documented in the Sushruta Samhita, contains one of the earliest...
Observations and ruminations - a week of collaboration and learning in Ghana
A week of surgical exchange in Ghana reveals the power of collaboration, resilience and mutual learning in advancing global ENT care. Isabelle JM Williams. Isabelle’s perspective It was a Saturday lunchtime at Heathrow airport, terminal 3. Professor David Howard, Miss...
Full DetailsCentenary birthday of Jean-Marc Sterkers: pioneer of vestibular schwannoma surgery
Professor Jean-Marc Sterkers has been a leading figure in the field of otology and neurotology for several decades. On the verge of his 100th birthday, we celebrate an exceptional career through the memories of his son and colleagues. Prof Olivier...
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Ultrasonic bone aspirators for internal auditory meatus ‘drilling’ in retrosigmoid vestibular schwannoma resection
In this article, the authors describe the retrosigmoid approach to a vestibular schwannoma, using an ultrasonic bone aspirator as an alternative to the standard drill. Vestibular schwannomas (VS) are benign, usually slow-growing tumours of the vestibular nerve. Management of VS...
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BIOHIT HealthCare recently hosted a fascinating webinar on Peptest, its innovative, non-invasive saliva-based test...
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The St George’s Emergency Head & Neck Ultrasound Course (18 September 2025) Emergency head...
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Nature Communications Medicine has published the first peer reviewed, real-world analysis of U.S. patients...
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KARL STORZ is pleased to announce the acquisition of assets from Diaspective Vision, a...
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April 22, 2025. Gothenburg, Sweden. Oticon Medical is thrilled to announce the fifth annual...
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Join BIOHIT HealthCare on the 14th of May 2025 for a live free webinar...
The impact of dyslexia and neurodiversity on training and work – real-world consultant experiences
Awareness of dyslexia and its challenges in ENT training may enhance support for future trainees and trainers alike. Receiving a diagnosis of dyslexia or neurodivergence can be daunting, especially for a resident doctor with aspirations to pursue an ENT career....
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Our Newsround editor Haseem Raja interviews Josh Michaels from the Association of Otolaryngologists in...
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Head and neck cancer care is a complex and constantly evolving field. What’s new...
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The keynote speaker for ESPO 2025 in Stuttgart is renowned evolutionary biologist and author...
Listening to families - the essential app for families of Deaf children
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) has recently launched an app designed to support families with children affected by hearing loss throughout their childhood. This app was developed in response to the community’s demand for expert-guided information presented in a...
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Italian ENT specialist Professor Desiderio Passàli was awarded an honorary professorship in April by...
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Earlier this year, Professors Adrian Agius of Malta and John Fenton of Ireland brought...
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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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The fifth annual Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference (FHH) will be held virtually on...