The World Congress of Audiology (WCA), held in Paris, France, in September 2024, provided a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from around the globe....
Cinema is reshaping how we see cochlear implants - raising awareness, sparking conversation and showing the power of representation. Cinema wields immense power in shaping...
Predatory conferences are a growing concern. First highlighted in our sister magazine, Eye News*, the issue affects all areas of medicine - including ENT and...
Vestibular and balance disorders in children with hearing loss often go unrecognised. This article describes the significant impact such disorders have on the various aspects...
With a million people using cochlear implants worldwide, the time is right for us to harness this vast data for patient benefit. Every day, cochlear...
Introduction Acoustical conditions of the military are often dangerous and there is a real risk of blast trauma and acoustic trauma [1, 2]. Levels of...
Cochlear implants have revolutionised the management of profound hearing loss. Might vestibular implants be the future for the treatment of bilateral vestibular failure? James Johnston...
Dr Valerie Looi has dedicated her academic career to investigating music perception in people who have cochlear implants, and more recently, the potential of music...
Having just read about the challenges cochlear implant technology and music appreciation present, the musician Richard Reed beautifully illustrates the realities of this patient journey....
IFOS is a truly international organisation - indeed, its rules state that the Executive Committee must have representation from every continent. IFOS President, Chong Sun...
Juggling the demands of elite sport, a boisterous social life on tour and medical academia would seem too much for mere mortals. All in a...
Are you an otologist with an interest in implant surgery? Is your unit on the registry? If not, you’d better have a good excuse after...