Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments

by Cory Nealon,University at BuffaloAn illustration showing how EarHealth works. Credit: University at BuffaloNew University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect

Updated on: March 06,2024

Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments

by Cory Nealon,University at BuffaloAn illustration showing how EarHealth works. Credit: University at BuffaloNew University at Buffalo-led research shows how earbuds may soon be able to detect

Updated on:March 06,2024

Open-label placebo works as well as double-blind placebo in irritable bowel syndrome

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, the power of the placebo effect was thought to lie in patients' belief that they were—or at least, could be—receiv

Updated on: March 06,2024

Open-label placebo works as well as double-blind placebo in irritable bowel syndrome

by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor decades, the power of the placebo effect was thought to lie in patients' belief that they were—or at least, could be—receiv

Updated on:March 06,2024

Researchers develop a new technique to treat middle ear infections

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAn illustration of the cold plasma-integrated otoscope (main figure) and the earbud (inset) for the potential treatment of middle ear infections. Cred

Updated on: March 06,2024

Researchers develop a new technique to treat middle ear infections

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAn illustration of the cold plasma-integrated otoscope (main figure) and the earbud (inset) for the potential treatment of middle ear infections. Cred

Updated on:March 06,2024

Obstructive sleep apnea is common in kids and may impact blood pressure, heart health

by American Heart AssociationIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainObstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing, is common in children

Updated on: March 06,2024

Obstructive sleep apnea is common in kids and may impact blood pressure, heart health

by American Heart AssociationIllustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domainObstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing, is common in children

Updated on:March 06,2024

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

Updated on: March 06,2024

Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

by Cardiff UniversityA new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded

Updated on:March 06,2024

Intelligent ENT: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ENT) encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, larynx, head, and neck.

Updated on: June 17,2025

Intelligent ENT: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ENT) encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, larynx, head, and neck.

Updated on:June 17,2025

Epidemiological aspects of type 1 diabetes: Early life origins, childhood comorbidities, and adult outcomes

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic

Updated on: March 06,2024

Epidemiological aspects of type 1 diabetes: Early life origins, childhood comorbidities, and adult outcomes

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic

Updated on:March 06,2024

A promising new treatment for COVID-19 infection

by University of Technology, SydneySeeds from the Nigella sativa plant, better known as the fennel flower. Credit: University of Technology, SydneyA flowering plant native to North Africa and Wes

Updated on: March 06,2024

A promising new treatment for COVID-19 infection

by University of Technology, SydneySeeds from the Nigella sativa plant, better known as the fennel flower. Credit: University of Technology, SydneyA flowering plant native to North Africa and Wes

Updated on:March 06,2024

Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBioreactors for bench-scale production (A); bioreactor for pilot-scale production (B). Credit: Butantan InstituteA novel vaccine against pneumonia that is less ex

Updated on: March 06,2024

Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPBioreactors for bench-scale production (A); bioreactor for pilot-scale production (B). Credit: Butantan InstituteA novel vaccine against pneumonia that is less ex

Updated on:March 06,2024

Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on: March 06,2024

Final countdown: Atlantis to carry next-generation vaccine candidate on last space voyage

by Arizona State UniversityThis is Cheryl Nickerson of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. Credit: Nick MeekOn July 8, at approximately 11:26 a.m. EDT, the space shuttle Atlantis

Updated on:March 06,2024

Targeting bacterial biofilm lynchpin prevents, treats recalcitrant biofilm-mediated infections

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic and recurrent bacterial diseases are treatment-resistant due to the ability of the pathogens to establish biofilms, which act

Updated on: March 06,2024

Targeting bacterial biofilm lynchpin prevents, treats recalcitrant biofilm-mediated infections

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic and recurrent bacterial diseases are treatment-resistant due to the ability of the pathogens to establish biofilms, which act

Updated on:March 06,2024

Research examines chronic sinusitis

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Institutes for Health, chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affects a

Updated on: March 06,2024

Research examines chronic sinusitis

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the National Institutes for Health, chronic sinusitis, also known as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), affects a

Updated on:March 06,2024