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Persistent dizziness, PPPD and time-domain dissociation

PPPD is a vital diagnostic framework for chronic dizziness. But a normal vHIT does not always mean that the vestibular system has finished telling its story. The patient who is still dizzy A patient returns after an episode of vertigo....

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Archaeological evidence of nasal amputation in Ancient China

Historical accounts of nasal amputation as criminal punishment in India and Italy are well known to those familiar with the origins of nasal reconstructive surgery. The undisguisable and socially stigmatising nature of this punishment led Sushruta in 600 BC and...

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Presents, patients and perspicacity

Strictly speaking, one is no longer allowed to accept presents from grateful patients as it could be interpreted as coercive and detrimental to the doctor-patient relationship. I can see that if the personal gift were substantial or financial, or if...

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Beyond blocked noses: paediatric olfactory dysfunction for the ENT surgeon

Smell loss in children often goes unnoticed. Recognising the signs, understanding the causes and improving access to assessment could transform care. The hidden epidemic: why smell matters in children When a child presents with nasal obstruction, we instinctively look for...

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OBITUARY: Alain Sémont (1944–2026)

French physiotherapist Alain Sémont died in Pornichet, France, on 8 August 2026, aged 81. One of the pioneers of vestibular care, he helped establish vestibular rehabilitation as a distinct clinical discipline and his name is attached to an established treatment...

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Before the drill: structured pre-learning in CI surgery

Access to temporal bone dissection varies worldwide. This article explores the potential and limitations of online pre-learning for cochlear implant surgery. Cochlear implantation is now a mature procedure with reliable outcomes, and demand for it is rising fastest in countries...

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NAG technique for reinsertion of nasogastric and Ryle’s tubes

The ENT team has always been involved in securing long-term enteral feeding in complicated cases. This technique offers a novel approach for the specialty to achieve this. Passing an NG or Ryle’s tube is a blind procedure. The tube can...

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Luddism and ENT

If the press and the tech world are to be believed, AI is going to take over many of our jobs. Chris Potter has his doubts. As regular readers will no doubt be aware, I pride myself on inhabiting the...

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TinniSoothe: a wearable approach to tinnitus sound therapy

With an estimated 740 million people worldwide living with tinnitus, and the condition strongly correlated with deteriorating mental health, the demand for accessible, practical management tools remains significant [1]. A British-designed and manufactured device offers an alternative approach to how...

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Overcoming barriers to ear health in remote WA: partnerships and mobile care

Earbus Foundation delivers culturally safe, mobile ear healthcare to Aboriginal children across remote Western Australia, bridging access gaps. Otitis media, or middle ear disease, is highly prevalent in Aboriginal children in Australia [1]. Studies have shown that otitis media can...

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  • Declan Costello, MA, MBBS, FRCS(ORL-HNS),Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough,...
  • The European Rhinological Society (ERS) are inviting submissions of short edited procedural videos for presentation at the first ‘nOSeCARs Academy Awards’, which will take place at this year’s ERS Congress in Seville, Spain in June.
  • Jai Manickavasagam, consultant ENT and head & neck surgeon at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, has received the 2026 Nikhil J Bhatt MD International Public Service Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF).
  • The Confederation of the European Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery(CEORL-HNS) will award 20 Observership Travel Grants to young ENT professionals aged 35 or under as part of its 2027 educational initiatives. These grants provide valuable opportunities for early-career specialists to gain practical experience and expand their expertise by undertaking an observership in a department in a European or non-European country.

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