Wideband tympanometry: translating complexity into clinical clarity
Clinicians often encounter patients with a Type A tympanogram who still present with conductive hearing loss. Traditional 226 Hz tympanometry has served as a reliable tool in audiology and otolaryngology practices since the 1970s, yet it often misses subtle variations...
Full DetailsOBITUARY: 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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The Soluvos Medical team offers the full range of A.R.C. Lasers and is available...
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Sheffmed is a British manufacturer and distributor of ENT instruments, suction products, headlights and...
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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,...
Diplomacy 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...
Full DetailsBeyond 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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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...
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"October marks a special anniversary – the EUHA Congress turns 70! To mark the...
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European Tinnitus Course (ETC) – a leading three-day, in-person training experience delivering the most current, clinically relevant and scientifically robust understanding of tinnitus and related sound tolerance disorders. Hosted by Tinnitus UK and taught by internationally recognised clinical and research experts, this course offers a rare opportunity to deepen your expertise and strengthen your clinical confidence.
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AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
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WHERE SCIENCE MEETS EXPERIENCE CIICA, the CI International Community of Action, is now five...
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The ENT UK Innovation & Research Forum brings together clinicians, industry leaders, engineers, researchers and patient representatives to accelerate innovation across ENT care. Join us to develop, refine and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes and transform clinical pathways.
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The British Academy of Audiology (BAA) is looking forward to welcoming hearing and balance...
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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Jiří Skřivan has been an inspiring presence in the ORL community in his native...
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Hong Kong SAR, China, has been selected as the winning city to host the IFOS World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology in 2030. IFOS takes place every four years and the voting for 2030 took place at IFOS 2026 in Istanbul this September.
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The Global OHNS Initiative invites participation in OtoSurg 1, an international, multi-site prospective cohort study examining global paediatric tonsillectomy indications, techniques and outcomes.
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Radio 3’s The Essay this week features Nicky Spence, operatic tenor and professor of voice, in conversation with our editor Declan Costello, ENT surgeon and one of Britain’s leading voice specialists.






















