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Electrocochleography and cochlear implants programming

Cochlear implants (CIs) often are the only option for people with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss to be able to hear. Therefore, effective CI programming seems very important, especially in children who are still developing their speech. Using acoustic...

Auricular acupuncture for tinnitus

Acupuncture has long been suggested as a complementary option for tinnitus, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. This systematic review analysed 57 studies published between 1975 and 2023, drawn from an initial 167 identified. The studies were highly variable, ranging from...

GN to help millions of Americans with unaddressed hearing loss thanks to the new OTC hearing aid category

Following the release of the OTC hearing aid regulations by the FDA on Tuesday 16 August, GN have announced their support of the ambition to help more people access hearing aids.

ENT UK Research Showcase 2025

Simon Goldie, Univeristy Hospital SouthamptonThe Hallam Conference Centre, in central London proved an excellent choice of venue, offering modern facilities and warm hospitality. The meeting was superbly organised by the ENT UK team, with particular recognition to Pam, whose efforts...

Breakthrough tinnitus device Lenire available in three new clinics in Spain

Neuromod has announced that clinically proven tinnitus treatment device, Lenire, is now available in Malaga, Seville and Granada through partnership with medical technology distributor, TRUSBIN.

Dr Huw Cooper, Consultant Clinical Scientist: upcoming Chair of British Society of Audiology

Can you start by telling me something about your own background? After my first degree in Psychology at Reading and a year doing other things, I went to Southampton to do the MSc in 1982. My first job after that...

Genetics of IP-III

The authors provide a literature review of the genetic basis and clinical features of incomplete partition (IP)-type III. The condition is seen typically in males and is due to mutation in the POU class 3 homeobox 4 (POU3F4) gene which...

Current practice in cochlear implantation

From candidacy to surgery and rehabilitation, cochlear implant practice is evolving, with new technologies shaping outcomes for patients worldwide. Image courtesy of MED-EL. Cochlear implants restore a sense of hearing in the profoundly deaf, representing the most successful neuroprostheses available,...

Predicting which oropharyngeal SCC HPV-positive patients should avoid de-escalated treatment

This study is timely for many reasons and raises very important questions in the management of the current rise in HPV-positive patients with oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). The uniqueness of this group within head and neck cancer in terms of favourable...

What is balloon eustachian tuboplasty (BET)?

Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is the result of a combination of factors that interfere with the mucosal functional or cartilaginous structures. Failure to open the eustachian tubes can cause aural pain, pressure in the ears, muffled hearing, crackling/popping sounds in...

Making audiology work during COVID-19 and beyond

‘New normal’ is another phrase that has become synonymous with this pandemic. In this article, consideration for ‘low-touch’ and ‘no touch’ audiological pathways are described for adoption as the ‘new normal’ for hearing healthcare. The COVID-19 crisis has ushered in...

Can prediction models help identify dysphagia in ventilated patients?

Dysphagia commonly affects patients in intensive care units (ICU), particularly those on mechanical ventilation, and is associated with high risk of mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify predictors for dysphagia in ventilated ICU patients by summarising existing...