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 12

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 12

Novel approach obtains protein signatures from host and pathogen with one small sample

by Nationwide Children's HospitalA novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sa

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Novel approach obtains protein signatures from host and pathogen with one small sample

by Nationwide Children's HospitalA novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sa

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

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

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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

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Researchers create palm-size device for treatment of common hearing disorder

by National University of SingaporeResearchers from NUS have developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion, or ‘glue ear.’

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Researchers create palm-size device for treatment of common hearing disorder

by National University of SingaporeResearchers from NUS have developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion, or ‘glue ear.’

Updated on:March 06,2024 18

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

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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 14

Antibiotics in first year of life may up risk for T1DM by age 10

(HealthDay)—Antibiotic prescriptions in the first year of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes in childhood, according to a study published online March 4 inDiabetes Ca

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Antibiotics in first year of life may up risk for T1DM by age 10

(HealthDay)—Antibiotic prescriptions in the first year of life are associated with an increased risk for type 1 diabetes in childhood, according to a study published online March 4 inDiabetes Ca

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Specific variant of HLA-DPB1 gene associated with poor response to allergy treatment

by University of TsukubaMale cones of Cryptomeria japonica known in Japan as Sugi also known in English as Japanese cedar, found at the botanical garden of Balchik Palace, Bulgaria. Credit:

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Specific variant of HLA-DPB1 gene associated with poor response to allergy treatment

by University of TsukubaMale cones of Cryptomeria japonica known in Japan as Sugi also known in English as Japanese cedar, found at the botanical garden of Balchik Palace, Bulgaria. Credit:

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Perth's Aboriginal babies show first signs of ear disease at just eight weeks

by Telethon Kids InstituteCredit: Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute researchers have found close to 40% of Aboriginal babies begin to develop middle ear infections between two and four mo

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Perth's Aboriginal babies show first signs of ear disease at just eight weeks

by Telethon Kids InstituteCredit: Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute researchers have found close to 40% of Aboriginal babies begin to develop middle ear infections between two and four mo

Updated on:March 06,2024 12

Inappropriate use of antibiotics in ERs remains high for adults

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), inappropriate utilization of antibiotics has decreased for children, but not for adults,

Updated on: March 06,2024 18

Inappropriate use of antibiotics in ERs remains high for adults

(HealthDay)—For patients presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI), inappropriate utilization of antibiotics has decreased for children, but not for adults,

Updated on:March 06,2024 18

Researchers find gene that makes some susceptible to middle ear infections

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found multiple genetic variants within the FUT2 gene that makes some p

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Researchers find gene that makes some susceptible to middle ear infections

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found multiple genetic variants within the FUT2 gene that makes some p

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New study helps explain why some ear and respiratory infections become chronic

by Nationwide Children's HospitalScientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

New study helps explain why some ear and respiratory infections become chronic

by Nationwide Children's HospitalScientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

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

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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 20