Blogs and news

Celebrating 35 Years of Provox: Marking the 35th anniversary of the Provox voice prosthesis, we explore its journey and impact on people living with a laryngectomy.

How to check if your voice prosthesis is leaking and how to reduce and prevent leakage.

Laryngectomy clinical pathways or guidelines can optimize success and patient outcomes through strategy, consistency and teamwork.

Atos Medical Spot On-Support (SOS) is entering its sixth year of providing on-demand, virtual support for clinicians. You have access to one-on-one phone or live, interactive HIPAA-compliant video conferencing with the Atos Clinical Education Team instantly. From quick questions to managing more complex issues and adverse events, our clinical education team is available on-demand, just a phone call away.

We spoke with Peter Lindell, a Provox Life user from Sweden who enjoys wearing the Protect HME in situations where he may be more exposed to dust, pollen, viruses, and bacteria.

Quarterly update of studies published in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals on topics related to Head & Neck cancer, laryngectomy and tracheostomy.

The importance of using the optimal HME for a good night’s sleep.

Squamous cell carcinoma exhibits declining incidence in the Nordic countries with approximately 170 cases in Sweden each year.

Despite previous evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of above-cuff vocalization (ACV) in mechanically ventilated patients, there's a lack of research on the hospital-wide adoption of ACV-capable tracheostomy tubes.

Your nose does more than just smell – it heats, humidifies, and filters the air you breathe. In this way, you can be sure the air is at the right body temperature and contains enough moisture when it reaches your lungs for them to function properly.

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers employs ionizing radiation which damages genetic material of susceptible malignant cells. In the oral cavity, this can lead to dental complications such as mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries, and osteoradionecrosis.

Do you need extra protection from pollen? The pollen season typically begins in early spring and can last until autumn, during this time we often spend more time outside and are more exposed to pollen.

In 2006, Dorenda underwent surgery for thyroid cancer. Read her story.

In total laryngectomy (TL) patients voice prostheses (VP) can be implanted to restore speech by creating a tracheoesophageal voice.

Your guide to taking care of your neck stoma while on vacation.

Skin Care Tips for People with Laryngectomy Using Adhesives.

Leo Eppink comes from the northeast of Netherland and underwent a total laryngectomy 10 years ago. Today he is an enthusiastic patient educator, who has been committed to helping fellow laryngectomized people for many years.