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History of ENT – Murder Most Foul, Strange and Unnatural
The assassination in Shakespeare’s Hamlet is perpetrated by the ingenious method of pouring poison into the old King’s ear. Few doctors are not asked, ‘is it possible to kill anybody by pouring poison in their ear?’
How Leaf Blowers Are Trying to Kill Us
In this article, chemical engineer Monty McDonald, the Environment Chair of the Bayview Village Association in Toronto, provides information about the air-born chemical pollution issues relating to leaf blowers.
Ten Highlights from the History of Audiology: A Top-10 List of Events and Achievements in Audiology During the Last 75 years
Courtesy of our friends at the Hearing Review, James Jerger gives us Ten Highlights from the History of Audiology.
Striking the Right Balance – Pediatric Vestibular Assessment: Considerations and Modifications
In this edition of “Striking the Right Balance,” Audiologists Curtis Wetmore and Kaitlin Harvey from the Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing and the Munk Hearing Centre at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, share their insight on considerations and modifications for pediatric vestibular assessments.
Mysteries of the Hearing Brain – Ingredients for Effective Auditory Learning
Auditory training may be an efficacious management recommendation for older adults. The success of this training is likely to be enhanced if it employs techniques known to enhance neuroplasticity.
Research Briefs at Dalhousie: Genes, Noise and Dementia
Here we provide a brief overview of some current research being done in the areas of Genes, Noise, and Dementia.
The Dalhousie Hearing Aid Assistance Program
Rachel Caissie and Sarah Mason fill us in on the excellent work done by DHAAP to provide donated hearing aids to Nova Scotians, particularly seniors, who are not able to afford their own.
Scrutiny of New Technique Ushers in Evidence-Based Changes in Practice
Sardiwalla et al tell us about their recent study on Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS).
Real Ear to Coupler Difference (RECD) Corrected Thresholds in Children: How Accurate is the Standard Audiogram Results?
Paul Hong and colleagues explore the increased recognition that the standard audiogram is not always the most accurate method of measuring true levels of hearing.