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Alternative listening devices: reaching the places hearing aids don’t

1 March 2017 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic, Audiology - Paediatric
The stigma surrounding hearing aids means that many people who would benefit from wearing them are put off from doing so. Alternative listening devices could provide the solution to this. David Maidment discusses these devices, their effectiveness and the impact...

In space no-one can hear you scream…or can they?

7 January 2020 | | Audiology - Adult
Plasma, eardrums the size of planets and questioning the wisdom of your school physics teacher! Martin Archer explains the fascinating world of sound and space. Is there sound in space? If you believed the marketing of the movie Alien, or...

Hearing loss prevention in musicians - violating one rule of physics

3 September 2021 | | Audiology - Adult, Auditory Implants
Whilst enjoying music, we also need to be mindful of the potential effect of producing music for the musician. Dr Chasin discusses the development of earplugs for the industry with the added bonus of physics for party goers! Hearing protection,...

COVID-19: UCT-Africa Virtual ENT transcends academic silos

9 September 2020 | | ENT
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global catastrophe with far-reaching consequences felt across many fronts around the world. One such aspect is the training of the future generation of ENT surgeons. With routine elective activity curtailed, academic conferences cancelled, and...

In conversation with Duncan Boak, founder of Fifth Sense

1 July 2016 | | ENT, Rhinology / Sinus
Anosmia Our sense of smell is something we take for granted – but imagine if it wasn’t there… We see many patients who struggle with anosmia, but perhaps don’t always appreciate how much of an effect it has on their...

A brief history of the acoustic ear trumpet and some collection favourites

3 November 2023 | | Audiology - Adult
If you think you know a thing or two about ear trumpets, I’d bet Michael Briggs knows more! In this fascinating article, he tells the history of the ear trumpet, as well as sharing some wonderful pictures from his Guiness...

Why and how to assess digital literacy of older adults with hearing loss

4 July 2024 | | Audiology - Adult
Assessing digital literacy in older adults with hearing loss is vital for equitable care. The new DL-2Q tool quickly measures such skills, ensuring tailored support and better outcomes. Digital literacy and its importance When an older patient walks into your...

Addressing the non-use of hearing aids

4 July 2024 | | Audiology - Adult
We all know non-use of hearing aids occurs, but why, and what can we do about it? Numerous studies have investigated the challenges surrounding the underutilisation of hearing aids, examining factors such as reluctance to seek assistance, the impact of...

Migraine related vertigo

1 November 2015 | | ENT, Vestibular Disorders
Migraine is one of the commonest conditions an otologist will have to manage with up to half of migraineurs displaying vestibular symptoms. David Selvadurai provides an overview and management plan for this increasingly well recognised disorder. Migraine is a common...

Have we reached our limits in endoscopic skull base surgery?

1 November 2017 | | ENT, Head and Neck, Skull Base Surgery
As being an anterior skull base surgeon becomes the aspiration of many ENT trainees, Professor Nicolai gives his personal insights into the future for this exciting subspeciality. Having been directly involved in the evolution of transnasal endscopic surgery (TES) since...

The art and science of acoustic ecology

7 January 2020 | | Audiology - Adult
Aki Pasoulas summarises the diverse forms and approaches of the relatively new and expanding area of acoustic ecology, a discipline that studies the relationship between living beings and their sonic environment. Sound Ecology emerged in the late 1960s through the...

Nasal and aural foreign body removal: another technique for a common problem

1 March 2019 | | ENT, Paediatric ENT, Otology
Trying to remove foreign bodies from the ears and noses of children is something we have all struggled with at various times. Many people have their own top tips, and here Oliver McLaren and Alexander Walkden describe an ingenious way...