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A Clear Voice
This podcast is brought to you by The British Laryngological Association (BLA). With an overall interest in the development of laryngology (the management of airway, voice, and swallowing disorders and health promotion) we will discuss and explore pressing topics and issues with leading experts from across the globe. Gaining valuable insights, knowledge, and guidance, cutting through the noise to provide a clear voice!
Episodes
42 episodes
An Interview with founding BLA president Prof David Howard
In the BLA Connections: A Clear Voice episode, host Natalie Watson interviews Professor David Howard, the founding president of the British Laryngological Association (BLA). The conversation reflects on the history and development of the...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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27:19
Innovations and Challenges in Vocal Fold Surgery with Prof Nupur Nerurkar
In this episode, host Natalie Watson speaks with keynote speaker Prof Nupur Nerurkar, who joined the Cutting Edge Laryngology Conference 2024 in London. Nupur shares her expertise on vocal fold cysts, sulci, and mucosal bridges, detail...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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18:04
The Future of Laryngology, AI, Robotics, and Pioneering Innovations in Voice and Airway Care with Anais Rameau
In this recording of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, host Natalie Watson speaks with Dr. Anaïs Rameau from Weill Cornell Medicine, New York during the Cutting Edge Laryngology Conference 2024. They explore the role of artificial intell...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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12:48
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30 years of laryngology, what did I learn? An interview with Prof Marc Remacle
In this episode of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, host Natalie Watson interviews Prof Marc Remacle, reflecting on his 30-year career in laryngology. The discussion explores advancements in diagnostic and surgical techniques, including C...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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15:51
Robotic Technology in Laryngology with Professors Marc Remacle and Martin Birchall
The final episodes of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, Series 6 provides an overview of highlights from the Cutting Edge Laryngology 2024 conference in London. Host Natalie Watson introduces keynote speakers, including Prof Marc...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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9:18
Understanding Chronic Cough and Cough Hypersensitivity Syndrome with Professors James Hull and Surinder Birring
In this episode of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, host Natalie Watson speaks with Professors James Hull and Surinder Birring, leading experts in respiratory medicine, to discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating chronic cough....
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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28:57
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) all you need to know - approaches from around the world
In this episode of the podcast, host Natalie Watson explores the comprehensive management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP), bringing together three top experts: Dr Andile Sibiya from South Africa, Mr Adam Donne from the UK, a...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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The Cutting Edge Laryngology Conference 2024 with Chadwan Al Yaghchi
When it comes to exploring the vast field of laryngology, few events promise the depth and breadth of insight as the Cutting Edge Laryngology Conference—coming on 2-4 October 2024, showcasing the latest advances in our field. In th...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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14:05
Navigating Laryngology Care in South Africa with Dr Andile Sibiya
In this episode, host Natalie Watson speaks with ENT surgeon Dr Andile Sibiya about laryngology care in South Africa, and the unique challenges facing the population in terms of the size of the area and population, and the huge reliance on limi...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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33:31
Post-COVID effects on the larynx: an SLT perspective
In this episode, our host, Natalie Watson, invites Fiona Gillies, Emma Webber, and Sarah Wallace OBE, to discuss post-COVID effects on the larynx and the long COVID project run by the Royal College of Speech and Language therapists. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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Exploring Chronic Cough with Prof Ahmed Geneid
In this episode, host Natalie Watson is joined by Professor Ahmed Geneid, head of the Phoniatrics Department, Helsinki University Hospital of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, to discuss chronic cough, a common issue in laryngology ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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29:58
Mr Declan Costello on Singing and Laryngology
Have you ever considered the connection between singing and laryngology? In this episode, Declan Costello, a celebrated consultant ear, nose, and throat surgeon, ENT and Audiology News editor and current President of the Brit...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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19:00
S5 Ep1: Handover of the BLA Presidency from Prof Guri Sandhu and Mr Declan Costello
Welcome to the first episode of series 5 of BLA Connections; A Clear Voice. In this episode, Natalie chats with the current President and Immediate President of the BLA, Mr Declan Costello and Prof Guri Sandhu.Prof Sandhu is ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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11:08
S4 Ep 7: THRIVEing for Shared-Airway Excellence
In the final episode of series 4 of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice, host Natalie Watson is joined by Professor Reza Nouraei, Consultant Laryngologist and Tracheal Surgeon at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, to discuss how to oxygenate our pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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14:16
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S4 Ep 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and laryngology
In this episode of BLA Connections, A Clear Voice, we are joined by Professor Reza Nouraei, Consultant Laryngologist and Tracheal Surgeon at Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, UK, to discuss the exciting subject of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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23:47
S4 E5: The Cutting Edge Laryngology Conference 2022 with Chadwan Al Yaghchi
Cutting Edge Laryngology 2022 is coming on the 22-23 September 2022, showcasing the latest advances in our field. In this special episode of the podcast Natalie meets with Associate Honorary Treasurer of the BLA, Chadwan Al Yaghchi, to discuss ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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25:19
S4 Ep 4: Age-related changes to the voice and larynx with Dr Aaron Johnson
In this episode of A Clear Voice, we speak with Dr Aaron Johnson about age-related changes to the larynx. Following a decade-long career as a professional classical singer and singing teacher, Dr Johnson trained to be a Speech and Language Path...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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24:40
S4 Ep 3: A patient’s experience of airway stenosis – essential listening for patients and clinicians
In this very special episode, Natalie Watson is joined by Charlie Harper to tell us his personal experience of airway stenosis. Charlie shares his advice to other patients going through similar experiences, as well as his incredibly valuable th...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:05:02
S4 Ep 2: Persistent Throat Symptoms
Welcome to the latest episode of BLA Connect, A Clear Voice, where we join host, Natalie Watson and Mr James O’Hara, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University and Honorary Consultant Otolaryngologist at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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33:02
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S4 Ep 1: The Management of Airway Stenosis with Prof Guri Sandhu
Welcome back to a new series of BLA Connections – A Clear Voice. In today’s episode we talk to Professor Guri Sandhu about the management of airway stenosis.“That's what got me interested, because you could improve someone's...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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23:01
Introducing Series 4 of BLA Connections: A Clear Voice
As we embark on Series 4, host Natalie Watson invites Heather Pownall, the producer of 'A Clear Voice', onto the show to discuss the original vision for the podcast and what to expect from the new series. Natalie looks back on her ...
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Season 4
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20:46
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S3 Ep7: Dysphagia therapy with Justin Roe and Gemma Clunie from the National Centre for Airway Reconstruction
Justin Roe is the Speech and Language Therapist representative for the BLA. He works at the National Centre for Airway Reconstruction treating people with laryngotracheal stenosis and a wide range of swallowing problems. Gemma Cluni...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:26
S3 Ep 6: Justin Roe, an overview of the 2021 BLA Virtual Annual Conference Programme
Welcome to this weeks instalment of BLA Connections: A Clear VoiceIn this episode, Natalie Watson is joined by fellow BLA Council member, Justin Roe who is the SLT representative for the BLA, to discuss the programme for the upcomi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:26
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S3 Ep 5: The management of cricopharyngeal hypertrophy and small pharyngeal pouches
Welcome back to BLA Connections: a clear voice with your host Natalie Watson, bringing you discussions and insights from experts from across the globe on all things laryngology.In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing a lesser-known area ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:59
S3 Ep 4: Wellbeing Part 2 with Dr Tim Anstiss
In our second Wellbeing episode, we welcome Dr Tim Anstiss, health and wellbeing coach and behaviour change specialist. Tim works with NHS trusts, local authorities, health charities, sports organisations and a wide range of companies. He has b...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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