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Face shield modification in ENT during COVID-19 pandemic

21 June 2021 | | ENTA-Covid-19, ENTA-ENT
The COVID pandemic has caused a huge disruption to our lives, not least at work where safety restrictions and the widespread implementation of PPE have led to some challenges to carrying out routine ENT work. In this article, the authors...

In conversation with Dr Abitbol- a Q&A by Vasasnt Oswal

21 May 2019
Interview by Vasant Oswal of Dr Abitbol, Ancien Chef de Clinique at the University of Paris, France. Vasant Oswal Dr Abitbol Dr Abitbol developed innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, which include vocal dynamic exploration to look at the vocal folds...
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ChatGPT Quiz skills need refinement!

4 September 2023 | | ENTA-Head & Neck, Neurotology, ENTA-Rhinology / Sinus | AI, Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, Multiple-choice, Otolaryngology quiz, Single-choice
On 30 November 2022, ChatGPT was launched, free for all to use online. For those who are not aware, ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot which utilises the web to create detailed and natural human-like...

The Matchgirls and Phossy Jaw: a striking tale of industrial action

4 September 2023 | | ENTA-ENT
Poor working conditions, long hours, low pay – and the prospect of a dangerous and disfiguring osteonecrosis of the jaw. These were the triggers for the 1400 ‘matchgirls’ of the Bryant and May factory to strike in July 1888, a...
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At-home earplug testing – a first of its kind

8 January 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult
As an audiologist, it can be difficult to confirm the proper fit of earplugs. Although we can use sound field testing to assess the attenuation of the earplugs, this is not equipment that every audiology clinic has. Unfortunately, without proper...

The Surgical Skills Centre in BACO 2018: pride of place

1 January 2018 | | ENTA-ENT
Simulation in medical training is gaining prominence with every passing year, and BACO will have a large space showcasing this area. We hear from the organisers. In recognition of the developing importance of simulation in surgical training, BACO 2018 has...

Setting up a robotic surgical practice: view from India

4 November 2021 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Head & Neck
Transoral robotic surgery has an established role in head and neck cancer surgery. But how easy is it to set up a service in a resource-constrained environment? Gouri Pantvaidya and Ameya Pai give us a view from the Indian subcontinent....

Prudent audiology

29 June 2017 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric
Introduction In January 2014, Professor Mark Drakeford, Minister for Health and Social Services, defined Prudent Healthcare as, “Healthcare that fits the needs and circumstances of patients and actively avoids wasteful care that is not to the patient’s benefit.” ‘Prudent’ healthcare...

Infant hearing loss impacts spoken language development: identify and intervene early

1 November 2017 | | ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric
Early hearing detection and intervention programmes have been implemented in many countries across the globe, but why are these programmes so important and how are our Canadian colleagues managing this process? The consequences of being born with a permanent hearing...

How can we understand autism and autistic children better?

3 May 2022 | | ENTA-Audiology - Paediatric
Andrew Whitehouse draws on his years of experience working with neurodiverse people to give a fantastic insight into the world of autism, as well as suggesting some simple strategies clinicians can use to improve communication with autistic people. How can...

Non-absorbable synthetic material for middle fossa repair using a combined transmastoid/middle fossa approach

4 May 2023 |
Repair of CSF leaks can be a challenging technical undertaking. In this article, the authors describe their use of a synthetic material to help with the successful repair of these leaks from the middle cranial fossa. Erosion of the middle...

Development and review of a blended service in response to COVID-19

7 January 2021 | | ENTA-Covid-19, ENTA-Audiology - Adult
The COVID-19 pandemic has required healthcare services globally to show both resilience and ingenuity in redesigning services to meet the ever-changing needs of our patients. We hear about the redevelopment of clinical pathways within an hearing implant service, and the...