Publications by authors named "P M Bowles"
Schwannomas are benign tumours derived from Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheaths. A schwannoma arising in the external auditory canal (EAC) is rare, with few cases reported in the literature. These tumours present a unique challenge and should be considered when patients present with persistent ear symptoms in the absence of common otological pathology.
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- A database was created to track lost and rediscovered tetrapod species, revealing a faster loss rate than rediscovery, especially for amphibians, birds, and reptiles.
- The study highlights specific regions and species types that are at risk of being lost, which can help focus conservation efforts on finding these species.
- It identifies factors that affect rediscovery chances, indicating that some species may remain hidden due to their characteristics or habitats, while others are more likely extinct, guiding future conservation strategies.
Assessing the Quality and Readability of Web-Based Information on Otoplasty.
Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Parents and patients researching otoplasty often rely on online resources, but the quality and readability of this information are questionable.
- A study evaluated the top 60 search results from major search engines using the DISCERN instrument and Flesch-Kincaid readability tests.
- Findings showed that the average quality score was low (28.7/80) and the readability levels were higher than what most adults can understand, indicating that the information is often poor and difficult to read.
Objective: ENT specialty trainees are invited to national bootcamps to prepare for critical events to which they may have never been exposed. Here, we evaluate the frequency of out-of-hours ENT operations and the level of supervision provided to inform aspiring trainees and the national bootcamps.
Methods: Information on all ENT operations performed out-of-hours was prospectively recorded by trainees in Kent, Surrey and Sussex over seven months.