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...
Full DetailsAssessing extended high-frequency hearing
The frequency range of human hearing spans 20 Hz to 20 kHz. In the UK, standard audiometry usually assesses 0.25–8 kHz; the extended high frequencies (EHFs) are those above 8 kHz. The importance of assessing EHF hearing has been increasingly...
Full DetailsDiplomacy and the art of consensus meetings
Over the years I have been involved in a large number of international consensus meetings, usually attended by people from a wide range of specialities and nationalities. They require considerable diplomacy and leave one with an enormously increased admiration for...
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Hearing aid innovator Signia, part of WSA, has launched Multi-adaptive Xperience (MaX), a world-first...
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Global hearing healthcare group WS Audiology has marked 100 years of business with a...
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When healthcare professionals invest in new diagnostic equipment, they increasingly want to understand not...
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The Soluvos Medical team carries the full range of A.R.C. Lasers in the UK,...
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Following reports that a previous supplier is no longer providing consumables for A.R.C. Laser,...
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Puretone marked its 50th anniversary with a milestone celebration attended by some of the...
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British Association of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Juniors
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Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026 is the bi-annual flagship meeting of the British Laryngological Association, bringing together an international faculty of leading experts in laryngology. This three-day conference will take place at the Royal Society of Medicine and will focus on the very latest advancements in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders. The programme will span clinical practice, scientific research, and technological innovation, featuring keynote lectures, original research presentations, case discussions, and panel debates. Designed for ENT surgeons, Speech and Language Therapists, Respiratory Physicians, Gastroenterologists, trainees, and allied health professionals, Cutting Edge Laryngology 2026 offers a unique opportunity for in-depth learning, cross-disciplinary debate, and international networking.
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European Association of Neuro-Oncology
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British Association for Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
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Join us at the ENT UK SAS Conference 2026, a flagship national meeting bringing together Speciality and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, trainees, consultants, and allied health professionals with a shared passion for otolaryngology. Early bird closes Sunday 19 July
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A two day, in-person event, studying the aetiological investigations of babies identified by the...
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Joint meeting between the British Association of Endocrine & Thyroid Surgeons and the Polish Club of Endocrine Surgeons
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We are excited to announce our 20th dissection course. Through two intensive days of theoretical lectures and hands-on dissection with navigation, we aim to elevate your expertise and technical skills in endoscopic sinus surgery.
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The 67th Meeting of the Irish Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Society will take...
Being comfortable with the uncomfortable: ENT emergency simulation
When uncommon emergencies create uncertainty, simulation-based training offers a safe space to build confidence, competence and collaborative learning. ENT emergencies can be daunting to manage, especially for those who have less familiarity with their nature. Colleagues from neighbouring specialties are...
Full DetailsOffice-based PRP injection for benign vocal fold disorders
Awake transnasal laryngeal injection has become globally popularised. This article discusses autologous plasma as a regenerative alternative to synthetic materials. Regenerative therapies are increasingly being explored across a range of specialties. Among these, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has seen the widest...
Full DetailsHubert Struycken and his monochord: when otologists still played the violin
It is almost impossible to imagine audiometry today without electronic tone generators, digital electronics or computers. At the beginning of the last century, however, the otologist relied on much simpler tools: a pocket watch, a tuning fork, or a Galton...
Full DetailsLuddism 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...
Full DetailsScribe 2.0: streamlining clinical workflow with AI
A standard NHS clinic appointment lasts 15 minutes. In that time, you are expected to call the patient in, greet them, take a full history, perform an examination, formulate a differential diagnosis, explain that diagnosis, discuss investigations, request those investigations,...
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Professor Rory McConn Walsh. I am delighted that you have taken up the role...
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Ahead of the 19th Annual ENT Nurses Masterclass®, taking place on 21 August 2026...
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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Regular visitors to our website will know that we have published a number of...
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The European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology invite participation in two surveys on behalf of the Young ESPO Committee. These address distinct areas of paediatric hearing care and therefore require input from colleagues with different areas of expertise.
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A new report from Cochlear Implant International Community of Action (CIICA) shares the perspective of parents from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) about their experiences in obtaining CI for their children.
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An innovative new package of self-guided online support and information has been launched to help people with hyperacusis – severe sensitivity to everyday sounds – and those that care for them.






















