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Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome

1 November 2015 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders, ENTA-Otology
In this article, Hannah North and Simon Lloyd give us an overview of the complex condition of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) syndrome, including diagnosis, treatment and management. Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) is a bony defect of the otic...

Maxillofacial and neck surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan

1 July 2014 | | ENTA-Maxillofacial Surgery, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Head & Neck, ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, ENTA-Otology, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders
Introduction Over the past 150 years, military personnel wounded in action had a survival rate of approximately 80% [1]. During the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, those servicemen wounded in action have a 90.4% survival rate [2]. During the...

The power of the multidisciplinary team in paediatric cochlear implant assessment

30 April 2020 | | ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-Otology
Marette, Kate and Justine from the Birmingham Paediatric Centre give a detailed insight into how their team works together to assess children and young people for potential cochlear implantation. Cochlear implants and the specialist MDT The multidisciplinary team in cochlear...

Developments in diagnostic approaches for acutely dizzy patients

27 February 2020 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Otology, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders
The acutely dizzy patient can be a diagnostic and management dilemma for emergency departments and general practitioners, with many patients consequently having delayed access to specialised assessment and treatment. David Jay tells us about HINTS, a bedside test that can...

Cochlear implant referral: how can we do better?

1 June 2017 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Otology, ENTA-Paediatrics
Considerable progress has been made over the last few years in improving access to cochlear implantation (CI) in the UK for children and adults with severe to profound deafness. But we are still not treating children early enough, and we...

Hearing about genes

1 May 2015 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Otology, ENTA-Speech and Language Therapy
I have been fortunate in my career to travel as an invited lecturer at many hospitals, universities and professional societies around the world. I have spoken to audiology societies, otolaryngology societies, and university communication disorders programmes in Europe, Asia, Africa,...

Portable otoscopy image capture devices – a comparative review

1 July 2018 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Otology
The use of photo documentation in ENT clinics is becoming more common as technological advances have made the hardware required more accessible. There is significant variation in the price of products. Daniel Moualed, Olivia Whiteside and Chris Aldren review the...

Branchio Oto Renal syndrome

1 May 2015 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Genetics, ENTA-Otology
Branchio Oto Renal Syndrome (BOR) is an autosomal dominant disorder with branchial, otologic and renal manifestations. The presence of clinical signs varies among and within affected families. Three causative genes for BOR syndrome have been reported thus far: EYA1, SIX1...

Silent crisis: the exodus of hearing healthcare professionals from the Philippines

6 November 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult
The migration of Filipino audiologists and otolaryngologists abroad is worsening the shortage of hearing specialists. Improving local conditions is vital to retaining talent. As ear and hearing healthcare professionals practising in the Philippines, we have seen the struggle in keeping...

Balance and vestibular disorders in children

6 November 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders
Discover the world of paediatric vestibular assessment and management from the team at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, which is revolutionising services in this field. Dizziness and balance problems generate significant morbidity in children of all age groups. Vestibular disorders are...

Illuminating ear education: building interactive models to enhance inner ear understanding

6 November 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Vestibular Disorders
Understanding the anatomy and function of the inner ear, particularly the vestibular apparatus and cochlea, is fundamental to audiology and otolaryngology education. However, the complex geometry and intricate functional relationships of these structures challenge us to find clear ways to...

Reflections on educational gatherings in the COVID era

9 September 2020 | | ENTA-Covid-19, ENTA-ENT
The COVID pandemic has brought disruption and uncertainty for the organisers of medical conferences. ENT and audiology have always thrived on a healthy exchange of views and the sharing of knowledge across subspecialties and across national boundaries. Ray Clarke asked...