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Association between dysphagia and sarcopenia: implications for assessment of older people

4 May 2021 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Deglutition, Deglutition disorders, Dependency, Depression, Dysphagia, Sarcopenia
The onset of swallowing difficulties with progressive age is reported to occur in 13-35% of the elderly population. Sarcopenia is characterised by a decrease in muscle mass, strength and function. Sarcopenic dysphagia is a relatively new term. Its prevalence is...

Speech in noise hearing difficulties

27 February 2020 | | Audiology - Adult, Rhinology / Sinus, Skull Base Surgery | Listening difficulties, background noise, coping strategies, hidden hearing loss, psychosocial impact
The phenomenon of speech understanding in noise in normal hearing people attracts the interest of researchers continuously. This study’s aim was to further explore the possible reasons behind these difficulties. The participants were 50 adults that reported having normal hearing...
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Assessing post-extubation dysphagia on the intensive care unit

1 November 2019 | | Speech and Language Therapy | ICU-ASD, ICU-AW, Neuromuscular, Non-instrumental, Sepsis, Swallowing disorder
The incidence of post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is reported to be about 12% in the general ICU population and around 18% in patients admitted to ICU as emergencies. PED was found to be an independent predictor of 28-day and 90-day mortality....
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Dr. Gyl’s Guide to a Successful Hearing Care Practice

4 September 2023 | | Audiology - Adult
This book covers a much-needed area in audiology to help support independent/small businesses set up their own clinics. The book covers a range of topics and talks through the rationale behind decisions vital in business. The author states that a...

Globus – benign when the sole symptom

31 October 2018 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | GERD, globus, globus pharyngeus, lump in throat, reflux
This is a prospective cohort study of Danish patients that presented to an otolaryngologist’s office with globus over the course of a year. They accounted for 4% of new patients, amounting to 122 patients in this study (57 patients were...

Which self-reported tinnitus and hyperacusis questionnaires are useful?

1 November 2017 | | Tinnitus, hyperacusi, mental health, patients’ views, psychological assessment
Tinnitus and hyperacusis may have very negative psychological side-effects. Due to their subjective nature it is important to have appropriate tools to assess them. In addition to the routine questionnaires such as THI, HQ, ISI, HADS or VAS, the authors...
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Still not smelling

8 January 2024 | | Rhinology / Sinus | COVID-19, Corticosteroids, Olfaction, Olfactometry, Olfactory Training
Post-Covid anosmia/hyposmia is a troublesome persistent symptom for lots of patients. Management is still elusive. This was a nationwide survey of ENT practitioners. Of the 715 surveyed members, only 7.4% responded. Most performed a nasal endoscopy, 60% ordered an MRI...

Investigations in the management of OSA in children

1 November 2016 | | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Pediatrics, Pulse Oximetry
The purpose of this study was to pick up variation of practice across the UK in the assessment and management of children with suspected OSA, particularly with reference to pulse oximetry and polysomnography. A questionnaire-based survey revealed that preoperative pulse...

In conversation with Prof Peter Friedland – Reflections on an extraordinary career and life

27 October 2023 | | ENT, Paediatric ENT, Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Paediatric, Otology
Our illustrious friend, Harvey Coates, hears about Professor Friedland’s amazing personal journey, ranging from horrifying exposure to violence through to his clinical care for (and friendship with) Nelson Mandela and his prevailing passion for teaching. Professor Peter Friedland. Professor Peter...

Evidence based practice in paediatric audiology

1 January 2015 | | Audiology - Paediatric
Audiology, like most of the health sciences professions, has been working on integrating evidence-based practice principles since the mid-1990s [1]. Professional organisations and regulatory colleges have produced evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, disseminated them to audiologists and collaborated with practitioners to...

Bringing space science to balance and tinnitus

1 July 2016 | | Vestibular Disorders
Jameel Muzaffar is a specialist registrar in ENT surgery in the West Midlands. His research interests include applications of imaging to ENT. Chris Coulson is a consultant otologist, particularly interested in the development of technological solutions. He is part of...

VACANCY: Band 7 Audiology Lead (Deputy Manager), Belfast

1 November 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
The following job opportunity is now available.