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Should human beings sleep in the prone position?

1 January 2017 | | ENTA-ENT
Are we poised for a ‘sleep prone’ campaign to reduce nocturnal apnoeas? Prof Armin Moniri presents a fascinating account of how sleeping position can affect obstructive sleep apnoea. Inspired by sleeping position of other mammals, a new mattress and pillow...

In conversation with Dr John Woo and Mr Derek Skinner

1 March 2017 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Head & Neck
Dr John Woo and Mr Derek Skinner have between them an absolute wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of surgical training and specialist examinations. Here, they tell us about their involvement in surgical education, and explain some of...

In conversation with Jeff Small and Navid Shahnaz

9 September 2020 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Speech and Language Therapy
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt on all levels of society and deeply affected our lives. It has challenged us to find new ways of carrying on with our activities at home, work, and school. Jeff Small, Director and...

Cochlear implants and therapeutics: a natural partnership?

2 September 2022 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Auditory Implants
Global awareness of cochlear implants as a solution for hearing loss is slowly increasing and gaining acceptance. The potential for combining cochlear implants with inner ear therapeutics is immense, with promise in several areas. This article takes us on a...

Identity: does it affect the training experience?

4 September 2023 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Auditory Implants
Our identity can be influenced by many factors, both internal and external to ourselves. One may say that if one has not had to consider one’s own identity at any time, perhaps that in itself is a privilege? Equally, one...

3D printing and sustainability in audiology and ENT

3 November 2023 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Audiology - Adult
As we try to avoid disposing of equipment that is still functional, we are challenged by company policies that make equipment ‘obsolete’ and no longer supported for repairs. One innovative solution is provided by 3D printing parts that are needed...

The changing landscape for hearing loss therapeutics: novel advances of gene and cell therapies

3 September 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult
Recent years have seen advances in hearing loss therapeutics, with novel treatments trialled in humans, and others nearing promising first-in-kind clinical trials. First successful clinical trials for a specific form of genetic hearing loss Very exciting news has emerged in...

An update on HPV and the vaccination

1 January 2017 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Head & Neck, ENTA-Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice, ENTA-Paediatrics
In recent years, the role of HPV in the development of oropharyngeal cancers has become apparent. Hannah Fox and Vin Paleri contend that while we may not always be able to cure oropharyngeal cancers, vaccination offers our best hope for...

In conversation with Professor John Russell, President of CEORL-HNS Dublin 2024

8 January 2024 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Paediatrics
John Russell is professor of paediatric otolaryngology in Dublin and the President of the CEORL-HNS Congress in his hometown. Declan Costello caught up with him to find out what we can expect from the meeting, not just academically, but also...

Genomic testing for deafness and its implications

2 September 2022 | | ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Otology
Gene therapies for hearing loss are rapidly advancing and will be transitioning to clinical practice. Here, the authors explain why clinicians involved in managing these disorders need to be aware of these advances. Genomic testing in England was significantly reconfigured...

The outer ear in the visual arts

2 March 2022 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Otology
The ear is an exceptional organ, and quite rightly takes its place in the visual arts, as described by Albert Mudry, who takes us on a whistle-stop tour of the appearance of the ear and its depictions in art throughout...

Extended benefits of cochlear implantation in the elderly

1 September 2017 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult, ENTA-Audiology - Diagnostic, ENTA-Auditory Implants, ENTA-ENT, ENTA-Otology
With the challenges presented by an ageing population, Louise Craddock and Charlie Huins describe the benefits of cochlear implants for deaf elderly adults that go beyond improvement of hearing and speech understanding. Introduction People aged over 65 make up 7.4%...