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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 13

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

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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

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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

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

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on: January 29,2024 6

Nasal polyps: Unassuming growths with a powerful effect

by John Wheeler Jr,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object be right under your nose. You may be remi

Updated on:January 29,2024 6

Customized implants for the rehabilitation of ear malformation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyFigure 1.Experimental design. (i) mACs, CCs, maMSCs and cMSCs were isolated from the rib and auricle of patients with microtia. (ii) Cells are ex

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Customized implants for the rehabilitation of ear malformation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyFigure 1.Experimental design. (i) mACs, CCs, maMSCs and cMSCs were isolated from the rib and auricle of patients with microtia. (ii) Cells are ex

Updated on:March 06,2024 12

With 'paper clip technique,' some infant ear deformities can be corrected without surgery

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCertain types of ear malformations in infants can be treated by a simple and inexpensive technique—using paper clips to build custom splin

Updated on: March 06,2024 10

With 'paper clip technique,' some infant ear deformities can be corrected without surgery

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCertain types of ear malformations in infants can be treated by a simple and inexpensive technique—using paper clips to build custom splin

Updated on:March 06,2024 10

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 14

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 14

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

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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 20

Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

by Laura UngarIn this photo provided by researchers in January 2024, Dr. Yilai Shu examines a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, after a gene therapy p

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Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

by Laura UngarIn this photo provided by researchers in January 2024, Dr. Yilai Shu examines a young patient at the Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, China, after a gene therapy p

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