A5012433877- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Oral and gingival health research
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Blood transfusion and management
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Legal principles and applications
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Retinal and Macular Surgery
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
2012-2024
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
2021-2024
NHS Grampian
2015-2024
University of Aberdeen
2006-2022
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
2018
Laryngograph (United Kingdom)
2014-2017
Ninewells Hospital
2013-2016
Liverpool College
2013-2015
Council of Economic Advisers
2013-2015
Kyushu University
2015
Abstract This is the official guideline endorsed by specialty associations involved in care of head and neck cancer patients UK. It provides recommendations on assessments interventions for this group receiving palliative supportive care. Recommendations • Palliative must be multidisciplinary. (G) All core team members should have training advanced communication skills. surgery considered selected cases. (R) Hypofractionated or short course radiotherapy local pain control painful bony...
BackgroundTonsillectomy is regularly performed in adults with acute tonsillitis, but scarce evidence. A reduction tonsillectomies has coincided an increase adult hospitalisation for tonsillitis complications. We aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of conservative management versus tonsillectomy patients recurrent tonsillitis.MethodsThis pragmatic multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial was conducted 27 hospitals UK. Participants were aged 16 years...
We have conducted a feasibility study to establish whether ENT tele-endoscopy would be suitable method of service delivery for patients who live in the Shetland Islands. Ten clinics were over period 17 months using ISDN-based videoconferencing at bandwidth 384 kbit/s. A total 42 seen Aberdeen via head and neck cancer assessment. Feasibility was confirmed after first 20 patients, following positive feedback from all concerned absence any significant clinical or technical problems. journeys...
Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among patients attending the department of authors this article. With expanding roles nurses in various clinics, are often asked for their advice on CAM by patients. education not part nursing curriculum parts world. The aim study was to establish along with knowledge base attitudes towards it. Methods: A questionnaire-based based published literature used qualified nurses. data were collected analysed using SPSS Windows....
This is the official guideline endorsed by surgical specialty associations involved in care of head and neck cancer patients UK. paper summarises current state play organisation provision services
Assumptions are often made by doctors about the nature of impact uncomplicated snoring. The aim this study was to provide a comprehensive view problems experienced snoring patients, and compare these with perceptions otolaryngologists. Part 1: 121 snorers 419 otolaryngologists completed open-ended lists; 2: 56 63 matched controls mood questionnaire Golombok Rust Inventory Marital State (GRIMS.) There clear agreement between that sleep-related difficulties comprise most frequent category may...
To establish the level of confidence amongst UK ophthalmology specialist registrars (residents) in managing posterior capsule rupture (PCR) during cataract surgery.An online nine-item questionnaire was distributed to all registrars, recruited nationwide via regional representatives. Data collected included stage training, number completed operations, cumulative PCR rate, PCRs independently managed, understanding vitrectomy settings and fluidic parameters access simulation. Respondents...
Background The place of tonsillectomy in the management sore throat adults remains uncertain. Objectives To establish clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness tonsillectomy, compared with conservative management, for tonsillitis adults, to evaluate impact alternative patient pathways. Design This was a multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing management. included qualitative process evaluation an economic evaluation. Setting study took at 27 NHS secondary care hospitals Great...
Abstract The lymphoid tissues of Waldeyer's ring, including the nasopharynx, are very rare sites for Hodgkin's disease and considered to be relatively resistant it. This report a case post-nasal space demonstrates difficulty making diagnosis histologically characteristic immunohistochemical features this disease. Before immunohistochemistry became so widely available, some authors speculated it might underdiagnosed (Eavey Goodman, 1982; O'Reilly Kershaw, 1987). Judging by its continued...
Aim A case of Eustachian tube dysfunction following percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) the trigeminal ganglion led us to investigate aural complications PBC and similar procedures. We aimed clarify both physiological effects on function possibility puncture during placement needle.
Abstract Background: Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare but well recognised autoimmune necrotising vasculitis. Presentation of disease in the head and neck common mostly consists nasal crusting, blockage bloody discharge. Neurological presentation very uncommon. Methods: We report patient who presented to medical emergency services with signs symptoms meningitis, was eventually diagnosed granulomatosis. A literature search on this topic carried out using Medline Embase (1996 2011), searching...
Objective Currently, there is no adult specific decision aid (DA) to support making around recurrent tonsillitis. This study intends address this gap by piloting a prototype DA. Design Randomised clinical trial Setting Single centre at tertiary otolaryngology department. Participants 43 patients were randomised either the DA or Treatment as Usual (TAU) group. Main Outcome Measures Primary objective: To measure how rate quality of their decision-making experience time and follow up (SURE...
A 77-year-old woman presented with a pulsatile blue-tinged mass over the left parotid, present for 5 years, and slowly enlarging. The size of fluctuated during this period there was no associated pain. patient reported history surgery or trauma. Vascular lesions are rarely encountered within parotid glands in adults. MRI contrast demonstrated soft tissue lesion; despite presence feeding vessels it thought unlikely to be an arterial venous malformation aneurysmal change. appearance keeping...
Visual acuity (VA) is the most common primary outcome measure in ophthalmic trials1 and a key parameter of disease progression or treatment response examinations. Amongst various charts use to quantify VA, Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart has been recommended as gold standard.2 Patients start reading from 4 m, if unable read more than 1 2 lines (5–10 letters), they are brought closer m. Four meter scores ‘corrected’ theoretically equivalent m score by adding 30 letters VA...
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