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The right kit matters… How important is video recording in FEES?
As a portable alternative to videofluoroscopy, fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is often carried out at the patient’s bedside. The authors of this paper have chosen to examine the reliability of the penetration-aspiration ratings (Rosenbek scale) of FEES examinations...
The association between pregnancy and otosclerosis could be due to psychosocial factors around parenthood rather than biological factors
The association between pregnancy and otosclerosis is controversial. If pregnancy physiologically increases the likelihood of otosclerosis progression, then one would expect that there would be a difference between male and female patients with regards to whether having children affects how...Audiology research: opportunities, career progression and leadership
A career in research can, at first glance, seem far removed from the clinical world of audiology but is that really the case? In this article Melanie Ferguson explains the role of translational research in bridging this gap, as well...EBEORL-HNS Exam
The European Board Examination in Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (EBEORL-HNS) was established in 2008, and has run every year since then.
Posterior nasal neurectomy – long-term data shows tailing off of benefits but still improvement after three years
It is well understood that allergic rhinitis has a very detrimental effect on quality of life for afflicted patients. This study looks at patients with allergic rhinitis but no other associated sinonasal or respiratory diagnoses. Patients with a history of...Covid-19 Tips and insights
The following blog articles have been kindly provided by Eric Levi. For more from Eric Levi, visit https://ericlevi.com/blog/ COVID19 affects everyone Posted on 01/04/2020 by Eric Levi Here’s a report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention looking at...
Leeway: Reaching Beyond Expectations
Leeway is a book that takes us through an 80-year journey of one man’s determination, ambition and unbelievable achievements. Prof KJ Lee, as he is known to many today, was born in Malaya in 1940. Ahchu, ‘sweet potato’ in Malaysian,...The BICYCLE Project
It has been four years since the Covid pandemic forced people to stay at home. Many families had children during this period and these babies experienced social restrictions during the first year of life, a critical time for their development....36th World Congress of Audiology 2024
Ebru Zeren, Audiologist, Mid and South Essex University Hospitals GroupWhat a fast paced, thoroughly informative four days we had in Paris! This amazing event gathered professionals from across the globe, from Australia to Africa and from America to Europe, to...The North of England Otolaryngology Society and the Midland Institute of Otolaryngology joint Spring Meeting
A nail-biting tiebreaker at the ENT-themed University Challenge. Haseem Raja, ST3 ENT Registrar, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire and Daniel Ahari, Academic Foundation Programme Year 1 Doctor at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The North of England Otolaryngology Society and...BTA Plug’em campaign – teaching young people how to enjoy live music safely
In today’s world of ever-increasing sound levels, the Plug’em campaign, run by the British Tinnitus Association (BTA), is highlighting the issue of tinnitus caused by loud music in people aged 16-25 years old. The purpose of the campaign is to...
