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Are you a man or a mouse?

Ok so the phrase is about bravery – however, this paper considers the differences in auditory cortex connectivity, cognition and emotion between humans and mice. The study began with 21 mice, but usable data were obtained from only 16. Notably,...

Does personality influence adherence to preventative exercises in people diagnosed with head and neck cancer?

Cancer prehabilitation is increasingly becoming an integral part of cancer care. Patients are therefore asked to engage in health behaviours and exercises before their cancer treatment starts. This is proposed to mitigate side effects and problems that they may not...

Lateral wall or perimodular? Perimodular!

In cochlear implant (CI) surgery, both lateral wall (LW) and perimodular (PM) electrodes have their advantages and disadvantages. The PM electrode was shown to have superior hearing outcomes. The disadvantages of the PM electrode, except for tip fold-over, were reduced...

Why are we here?

This small study, based on 10 semi-structured interviews, clearly highlights the importance of the audiologist’s role at a pivotal stage of educational and social transition. The interviews explored themes including deaf identity and connections, self-acceptance, preparation for further education and...

Anaesthesia for sleep nasendoscopy and snoring / obstructive sleep apnoea surgery

Surgery for sleep disordered breathing inevitably requires surgeon and anaesthetist to share the airway. Here, Edward Bick gives us the anaesthetic viewpoint, reiterating that communication is the key. A specific note is made of the anaesthetic technique for sleep nasendoscopy,...

RSM: Training, Transformation, Excellence: The Surgeon’s Cycle of Life

Royal Society of Medicine Training, Transformation, Excellence: The Surgeon’s Cycle of Life

In conversation with Jane Lea: the journey from athlete to surgeon

Dr Jane Lea is a clinical professor and fellowship director of otology and neurotology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to becoming a doctor, Jane was a semi-professional footballer and represented Canada. As a result of three knee operations,...

In conversation with Jane Lea: the journey from athlete to surgeon

Dr Jane Lea is a clinical professor and fellowship director of otology and neurotology at the University of British Columbia. Prior to becoming a doctor, Jane was a semi-professional footballer and represented Canada. As a result of three knee operations,...

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...

Developing a telemedical approach to tinnitus treatment for a worldwide market

Most of us have probably met at least one person in our lives who suffers from the notorious ringing in the ear, tinnitus. For many this ringing becomes a nightmare and debilitates them. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of...

Otologic and Lateral Skull Base Trauma

Otologic and Lateral Skull Base Trauma is a unique textbook that offers the reader a detailed yet efficient overview of all manner of complications following lateral skull base trauma. Whilst the content focuses primarily on neurotological injury, pertinently, it also...

100 Complications of Otorhinolaryngology & Skull Base Surgery: Each Case Report from Different Surgeons Around the Globe

Dr Narendrakumar and his co-editors, Drs Vinod Felix and Vivek Mariappan, should be credited for putting together such a diverse collection of common and uncommon complications that we as surgeons have faced or may face and manage in our own...