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Helicobacter pylori infection delays mucociliary clearance in the nose

1 November 2019 | | ENTA - Otology
Chronic rhinosinusitis is not uncommonly a difficult condition to treat and therefore any possible association of this condition with factors outside the nose and sinuses is the subject of worthwhile research. Impairment of mucociliary clearance is paramount to upper respiratory...
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Algorithm for malignant otitis externa

1 November 2019 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | Diabetes Mellitus, Otitis Externa, Pseudomonas, Skull Base
Timely detection and effective management of this potentially fatal condition cannot be overemphasised. This study presents 16 cases over 12 months in a tertiary referral centre. Most patients had diabetes and others were immunocompromised due to radiotherapy, immunosuppressive medication or...

Genetics of IP-III

6 November 2024 | | ENTA - Neurotology, ENTA - Otology
The authors provide a literature review of the genetic basis and clinical features of incomplete partition (IP)-type III. The condition is seen typically in males and is due to mutation in the POU class 3 homeobox 4 (POU3F4) gene which...

2020 Unmasked: Hidden strengths and vulnerabilities laid bare - By Joseph Sinnott

2 April 2021 |
Masks were everywhere in 2020. The most visible to stop the spread of COVID-19 but others concealed soon-to-be revealed strengths and weaknesses. In April 2020, the UK Prime Minister was taken to intensive care suffering with this new and frightening...

Facial pain: the differential diagnosis in an ENT clinic

1 July 2016 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
The patient presenting with facial pain can be a heartsink. Fear not – Bhaskar Ram and Sangeeta Maini are here with a succinct overview of the common non-sinogenic causes of facial pain and headache, and how to manage them. Facial...

The multidisciplinary voice clinic

30 April 2020 | | ENTA - Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice
In his inimitable way, Nick Gibbins tells us why the voice clinic is the highlight of his week – and his very own field of dreams. The voice clinic has come a long way in the last 40 years. The...

EEG as a measure of neuroplasticity in children

6 January 2023 | | ENTA - Audiology - Paediatric, ENTA - Audiology - Auditory Implants, ENTA - Audiology - Diagnostic
Measuring changes in neural activity can teach us a lot about hearing loss and the effect of gained functional hearing. In this article, the authors describe how electroencephalography (EEG) is being used to effectively measure such changes in children with...

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...

FESSing up

7 January 2026 | | ENTA - Rhinology / Sinus
This story is dedicated to my dear friend and much-missed colleague, Heinz Stammberger, with whom some of these moments were shared (or endured). Having used a rigid endoscope in my postgrad thesis in the early 1980s to show that the...

Why register? The importance of being a registered audiology professional

4 March 2026 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult
Navigating UK audiology registration can be complex. This article explains the process, underscoring why proper registration is vital for safe and professional practice. Why register? This question is not unique to the UK. An article published by Goulios and Patuzzi...

The challenges in the risk stratification of thyroid nodules and cancers: the role of molecular testing

7 January 2025 | | ENTA - Head & Neck
Around the world, molecular testing is becoming more widely used to personalise the management of thyroid nodules. Thyroid nodules are relatively common. They are palpable in ~5% of the population, while high-resolution ultrasound (US) incidentally finds them in 19–68% of...

The experience of being a new ENT SHO

3 May 2024 | | ENTA - ENT
In this article, Matt Donachie shares insights on the daunting yet enjoyable experience of starting as an ENT junior doctor, offering valuable advice. Starting your first job as a junior doctor in any specialty in the UK can be a...