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Laryngology Clinical Reference Guide

3 March 2021 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
On receiving this book, it was rather reminiscent of preparing for my FRCS as it is from the series of the infamous ‘Pasha’. It is therefore laid out in the same manner i.e. thin pages and more text than pictures....
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The search for the holy grail of rhinosinusitis: another step towards phenotyping in CRS wNP?

7 January 2020 | | Maxillofacial Surgery, Rhinology / Sinus | allergy, asthma, central compartment atopic disease, chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis
For many years, scientists and clinicians have been trying to understand the infinite variability within the term ‘rhinosinusitis’ using radiology, basic science, epidemiology and then using their insights to solve the riddle of management: how to explain why some patients...

Laryngeal cleft in a 66-year-old man!

1 January 2019 | | Congenital malformation, Laryngo-trahcheo-esophageal cleft, Larynx
This is a fascinating case report of a 66-year-old man who presented with a carcinoma of the piriform sinus. During chemoradiotherapy, he developed dyspnoea, dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia. His chemoradiotherapy was stopped and he underwent a pharygnolaryngectomy. When the surgical...

Performing a labyrinthectomy

1 May 2017 | | Meniere’s Disease, Labrinthectomy, Vertigo, Hydrops, Vestibular ablation
This article takes the reader through the two main approaches for a labyrinthectomy for intractable Meniere’s disease. These are the traditional trans-mastoid and the less well known trans-canal. They state that according to the House clinic, the selection criteria for...

In memory of Robert Allan Yorston (10th March 1920 – 1st October 2016)

1 January 2017 |
In this special feature article, Alan Gibb writes a touching tribute to his friend and colleague Dr Bob Yorston, a Dundee otolaryngologist, who had a special talent for humour and art. In addition to illustrating the eighth, ninth and tenth...

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (e-cigarettes): what you need to know

1 January 2017 | | ENT, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, Paediatric ENT
As an aid to stopping smoking e-cigarettes may have a role, but they are heavily promoted by industry as a leisure pursuit and desirable fashion accessory. Sneh Biyani and Craig Derkay gives a thorough account of what we know about...

The power of mentoring

3 May 2022 | | ENT
What is a mentor, and what are the benefits for mentee and mentor? Emma Stapleton and Rohma Abrar, mentor and mentee respectively, explain. The term ‘mentor’ is derived from Homer’s Odyssey, in which the goddess Athena, disguised as Mentor, guides...

Screening for hearing aid fittings – an approach for primary care

14 June 2017 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic
Introduction The communication difficulties related to hearing loss can lead to ‘depression, social withdrawal and problems with employment and access to information sources’ [1]. Furthermore, unmanaged hearing loss is associated with dementia, a poorer quality of life, depression, anxiety and...

The mounting burden of hearing loss worldwide: gearing up global collaboration

1 November 2017 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric
As audiology and ENT professionals we all have an inkling about the prevalence and impact of hearing loss, but the true gravity of the situation is even greater than previously thought… It may seem hard to believe, but in the...

The basis of the bargain: outcomes not inputs

1 January 2018 | | Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Adult
There are international drivers focusing our attention on measuring outcomes; Anthony Hogan looks at the data to see how we are currently measuring up. Introduction A global paradigm change is impacting on the provision of disability services. At its heart,...

Lessons from the outcomes of children with hearing loss study

31 October 2018 | | Audiology - Paediatric
The Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss (OCHL) study of 300 children with hearing loss has targeted several factors that are under the control of audiologists and parents. Drs McCreery and Walker discuss how these ‘lessons learned’ can lead to...

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with tinnitus

1 May 2019 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Tinnitus
Tinnitus remains one of the most prevalent and distressing audiological symptoms. Although specialist tinnitus services are in high demand, geographical and service constraints result in limited access to these services. Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) has been developed to provide...