ENT networks

Head of the ENT department at the University Hospital of Liège, Belgium, Professor Philippe Lefèbvre implanted MED-EL's totally implantable cochlear implant (TICI) into a young man with almost complete hearing loss. He was the first person to receive the TICI in Europe, Image: MED-EL.

Cochlear implants

First in-human results for MED-EL’s totally implantable cochlear implant

January 27, 2025

A feasibility study which evaluated the safety and performance of MED-EL’s novel totally implantable cochlear implant (TICI) suggests it can...

Delegates at the Audiometry Nurses Association of Australia 40th annual conference enjoying the conference dinner, some in themed '80s gear. All images: ANAA.

Conferences

40 years of audiometry nurse education: Conference report

by Helen Carter

January 11, 2025

The Audiometry Nurses Association of Australia celebrated its 40th annual conference in October 2024. HPA covers the event’s key takeouts...

It's hoped direct referral pathways to ENTs will simplify and expedite patient care but some such as ASOHNS believe the move could risk patient care. Image: volurol/stock.adobe.com.

Audiologists

Reaction to direct audiologist to ENT surgeon referral mooted in scope of practice report

by Helen Carter

December 31, 2024

Some peak hearing industry bodies have welcomed the landmark scope of practice review recommendation that audiologists and speech pathologists in...

From left, top row, a news timeline, Audiology Australia's Leanne Emerson and Dr Barbra Timmer and award recipients. Bottom from left, ACAud and HAASA merge, 50th anniversary celebrations for University of Melbourne audiology alumni, and direct audiologist to ENT referral proposed.

Features

What 2024 had in store – the year in review

by Helen Carter

December 20, 2024

It’s been a busy year in the hearing health sector since Hearing Practitioner Australia launched in April 2024. Hot topics...

Victoria’s 76 health services use different patient record systems, some paper-based, but the connected EMR (electronic medical record) system is now underway. Image: CojanAI/stock.adobe.com.

ENT Nurses

State Government funds electronic medical record upgrade at Eye and Ear Hospital

by Helen Carter

November 21, 2024

The Victorian Government will fund a medical record upgrade to electronic systems at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital....

The college said its new constitution would strengthen its financial and risk management. Image: Georgii/stock.adobe.com.

ENT/otolaryngologists

Governance overhaul to strengthen Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

by Helen Carter

October 24, 2024

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) whose specialties include ENT surgery will implement one of the most significant governance...

The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) president Dr Douglas Backous. left, presenting the award to Prof Kelvin Kong at the AAO-HNSF 2024 annual meeting in Miami. Image: AAO-HNSF.

ENT/otolaryngologists

International honour for NSW ENT surgeon Prof Kelvin Kong at AAO-HNSF meeting

by Helen Carter

September 30, 2024

Indigenous Newcastle ENT surgeon Professor Kelvin Kong AM has received the prestigious John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics award...

Professor Chris Perry secured federal funding to set up a program that engaged 20 ENT surgeons to travel to remote Indigenous communities. It later
became the Deadly Ears Program. Image: AMA Queensland.

ENT/otolaryngologists

Deadly Ears co-founder Prof Chris Perry inducted to AMA Roll of Fellows

by Helen Carter

July 4, 2024

Queensland ENT surgeon Professor Chris Perry OAM has been inducted to the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Roll of Fellows for...

The Passe & Williams Foundation has donated nearly $70 million in awards and grants to scientists and clinical practitioners in otolaryngology head and neck surgery, supporting career pathways and promoting development of related products and technologies. Image: serge3d/stock.adobe.com.

ENT/otolaryngologists

The Passe & Williams Foundation award round opens for ENT research grants

by Helen Carter

June 28, 2024

Applications open on Tuesday 2 July 2024 for The Passe & Williams Foundation’s 2025 financial year award round for grants...

The courses will be in July and October. Image: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Surgery and other implants

Eye and Ear hospital running ENT training courses for surgeons and audiologists

by Helen Carter

June 21, 2024

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is hosting two surgical courses for consultants, senior registrars, fellows and audiologists in...

Medical Training Survey finds high rates of racism towards Indigenous medical trainees

ENT networks

First in-human results for MED-EL’s totally implantable cochlear implant

40 years of audiometry nurse education: Conference report

Reaction to direct audiologist to ENT surgeon referral mooted in scope of practice report

What 2024 had in store – the year in review

State Government funds electronic medical record upgrade at Eye and Ear Hospital

Governance overhaul to strengthen Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

International honour for NSW ENT surgeon Prof Kelvin Kong at AAO-HNSF meeting

Deadly Ears co-founder Prof Chris Perry inducted to AMA Roll of Fellows

The Passe & Williams Foundation award round opens for ENT research grants

Eye and Ear hospital running ENT training courses for surgeons and audiologists

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