معرفی
Dr. Michael Drinnan is a researcher at Newcastle University with a focus on urology, otolaryngology, and dysphagia assessment. His work spans non-invasive urodynamic testing, nasal airway obstruction studies, and swallowing disorder evaluation post-laryngectomy.
- Key Collaborations: Professor Paul Carding, Professor Vinidh Paleri, Professor Christopher Harding, Rob Pickard, Dr. Clive Griffiths
Research Interests
Drinnan's research emphasizes:
- Urology: Non-invasive bladder pressure measurement via penile cuff devices, predictive modeling for prostatectomy outcomes, and home uroflowmetry technology.
- Otolaryngology: Comparative analysis of septoplasty vs. medical management in nasal obstruction (NAIROS trial), voice disorder assessment post-chemoradiotherapy, and aerodigestive investigations.
- Dysphagia: Development of computer-based residue assessment tools, interobserver agreement studies for swallowing evaluations, and psychosocial impacts of nil-by-mouth protocols.
Article Trends
His publications highlight technological innovation in CPAP mask customization, clinical trial methodologies (RCTs), and cross-disciplinary work bridging urology and ENT surgery. Key themes include objective measurement standardization, patient-reported outcomes, and outcome prediction models.
Labs/Teams
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including the NAIROS group, aerodigestive MDTs, and urodynamic research units. Regular co-authors include clinicians from ENT, urology, and medical physics departments.
