Provision of bone conduction hearing implants in England in adults and children: a review of Hospital Episode Statistics data 2012-2021.

Objective: Bone conduction hearing implants are a well-established method of hearing rehabilitation in children and adults. This study aimed to review any changes in provision in England.

Methods: The total number of bone conduction hearing implantations performed was analysed from 2012 to 2021 utilising Hospital Episode Statistics data for England.

Management And Assessment Of Indeterminate (U3) Thyroid Nodules: A 5-Year Multisite Retrospective Study.

Background: The U grading of Ultrasound scan (USS) is used to assess the likelihood of malignancy in a thyroid nodule and help determine those that warrant an FNAC confirmation. All those of a U3-5 warrant an FNAC for confirmation and typing. This study aims to review the follow-up practice and the likelihood of picking up a malignancy on subsequent USS and FNAC, for those determined as an indeterminate U3 nodule.