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How should we detect and identify deficit-specific auditory processing disorders?

31 October 2018 | | Audiology - Paediatric, Audiology - Diagnostic
The human central auditory nervous system (CANS) is complex and highly dependent upon attention and cognitive brain regions. Profs David Moore and Harvey Dillon discuss novel assessment approaches to clarify auditory contributions to listening difficulties in children. How can we...

The preventative audiologist

5 July 2022 | | Audiology - Adult
Rob Shepheard has been championing the role of ‘the preventative audiologist’ for many years. In this article, he explores how that can be achieved.

A new clinical device to monitor nasal blockage

1 March 2017 |
Chia-Hung Li, a Medical Device PhD student from University College London’s (UCL) Institute of Healthcare Engineering, is currently leading a PhD project to develop a clinical device to monitor nasal blockage. Jo Rimmer spoke to him about what he is...

The otolaryngologist as hospital director: a view from Thailand

1 September 2019 | | ENT
Nadtaya Mills is a female otolaryngologist and director of an entire hospital in Thailand. In this article, she offers a fascinating insight to the work she’s done so far to improve resources and services in a challenging environment. The main...

TMJ arthrocentesis

3 March 2021 | | Head and Neck | temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis, temporomandibular joint disorders
This is a paper from Brazil where they attempted to clarify the volume required for an arthrocentesis to the temporomandibular joint. Nineteen cadavers had methylene blue injected into the upper joint space. Conventional arthrocentesis was then conducted with 300ml of...

Management of benign oesophageal strictures

30 April 2020 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
Benign strictures of the upper oesophagus and pharynx, while not very common, can be a challenging condition to successfully manage. The authors of this article provide us with a detailed description of their technique for using the CO2 laser, balloon...

Paediatric auditory brainstem implant: overview and outcomes

3 November 2022 | | Audiology - Adult, Auditory Implants
Auditory brainstem implants were first used in adults with NF2. They have more recently become a technology option for children but what is the evidence to support this choice? This article discusses the evidence so far. Auditory brainstem implant is...

Otoacoustic emissions in the diagnostic test battery for hearing loss

1 May 2018 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric
So, they are great for screening, but how can otoacoustic emissions be integrated into the diagnostic test battery? Beth Prieve examines the role of diagnostic OAEs by asking three simple questions. Audiologists and otolaryngologists are familiar with otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)...

Clinical leadership and management: the ‘Darzi’ experience

1 September 2014 | | ENT
The Fellowship in Clinical Leadership programme, more commonly known as the ‘Darzi Fellowship,’ commenced in 2009. It was designed to provide junior doctors at the registrar level with postgraduate training in clinical leadership and change management in order to develop...

Prudent audiology

29 June 2017 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Paediatric
Introduction In January 2014, Professor Mark Drakeford, Minister for Health and Social Services, defined Prudent Healthcare as, “Healthcare that fits the needs and circumstances of patients and actively avoids wasteful care that is not to the patient’s benefit.” ‘Prudent’ healthcare...

Hyposalivation: a review of current and future treatments

8 January 2024 | | ENT, Head and Neck
Hyposalivation remains a stubbornly difficult condition to treat, but novel therapies may not be far away. Saliva has many essential functions, including aiding digestion and swallowing, lubrication, maintaining tooth integrity and antibacterial activity. When patients experience reduced saliva production (hyposalivation),...

Grasping opportunities and taking chances: an accidental journey to the perfect destination

3 July 2023 | | Audiology - Adult
Here, Jonathan Parsons tells us more about his journey from clinical audiologist to setting up a social enterprise in the National Health Service. My route to Exeter and to a social enterprise has had several twists and turns and not...