John Riddington Young

Retired General ENT Surgeon

TD and bar, MPhil, FRCS, DLO, North Devon DGH. Barnstaple, UK.

Latest Contribution

Image showing portrait of Attila’s death marked by a nosebleed.

The death of Attila the Hun, a 70s film and Japanese cartoons

4 May 2023 | | ENTA-ENT

The 6th century Gothic monk, Jordanes, tells us that Attila the Hun, the notorious and allegedly merciless barbarian (who was a prime mover in the fall of the Roman Empire), died of a nosebleed on his wedding night in 453...

Photo of Winston Churchill wearing a hearing aid.

Churchill, Stephen Poliakoff’s dad and a KGB-bugged hearing aid

9 March 2023 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic

Winston Churchill was prime minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions: firstly from 1940 to 1945 and then from 1951 to 1955. He was famed for his acute wit, insight and leadership qualities that helped him navigate the British...

Photo showing statue of St Blaise, which was in the lobby of the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital.

St Blaise - patron saint of the throat

6 January 2023 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice

In a previous article, we looked at some interesting legends surrounding patron saints of the ear and hearing [1]. As we celebrate the Feast Day of St Blaise of Sebastia on 3 February, we hear some fascinating tales and myths...