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WCA Innovation Prize
At the World Congress of Audiology in Paris in September, a special prize was announced for the best innovation that addresses an unmet medical need. Candidates were selected from domains such as clinical trials or medical devices, and given five minutes and five slides to pitch in front of an international jury of researchers, clinicians, economists and industry professionals.14th Congress of the ELS
Shiying Hey, MB ChB, DO-HNS, PGDipClinEd, MFTSEd, FRCS (ORL-HNS), Laryngology Fellow, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK. The 14th European Laryngological Society (ELS) Congress took place in the culturally rich and vibrant city of Milan, marking its...EROC 2024
Tamara Accaoui (left), PhD, Clinical Audiologist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center and Reine C Al Koussayer (right), BS Medical Audiology Sciences, Clinical Audiologist, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery,...Audiology and speech language pathology programmes in India: an overview of education and career opportunities
This article is provided by Lalsa Shilpa Perepa, a Clinical Audiologist who started her audiology career in India. Audiology and speech language pathology (ASLP) courses in India are offered by various colleges and institutes that are affiliated with different universities...Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment
With an estimated 36.7 million individuals living with HIV / AIDS and literature reporting that these conditions contribute to hearing loss, it is surprising that more focus and resources are not employed to tackle this major hearing health concern. Yolandé...Retrieval of an aspirated voice prosthesis in the awake laryngectomised patient
In this article, the authors describe a simple and effective technique for extracting an aspirated voice prosthesis from within the tracheobronchial tree in the awake laryngectomised patient using the Ambu® aScopeTM 4 Broncho endoscope. Surgical voice restoration remains the dominant...Surgical challenges in advanced or recurrent thyroid malignancy
The management of thyroid malignancy and extent of surgery is controversial, especially considering the limitations of preoperative diagnosis. Neil Tolley provides guidance and reminds us of our responsibility not to over-treat. In the UK, 16% of thyroidectomies are performed for...
Surgically improving pharyngeal paralysis and associated dysphagia
This was an interesting article explaining the current methods used to try and improve dysphagia and in some cases associated problematic aspiration following vagal injury. These patients are often those with other associated cranial neuropathies, with skull base lesions, brain...Rhinoplasty for cleft nose deformity
Modern cleft lip and palate repairs produce excellent functional and aesthetic results at an early age. Tony Holmes, a craniofacial surgeon with over 40 years’ experience, shares his wisdom on the best timing and techniques for addressing the associated complex...Will it ever happen?
Audiology is a rapidly evolving field, with many exciting developments on the horizon. David Baguley identified some topics of interest, and asked some international experts ‘will it ever happen?’ Gene therapy for deafness After years of development, gene therapy for...Interview with Mr Vasant Oswal, Emeritus Consultant ENT H&N Surgeon
British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) held its 39th annual conference, the first in-person gathering following the COVID-19 pandemic, in the academic surrounding of the Surgeons’ Quarters of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. Chris Henson caught up with 87-year-old...
