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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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 16

Hearing loss can raise risks for cognitive decline, study shows

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia."Given the major burden ofcognitive declineand the absence of curati

Updated on: October 16,2024 0

Hearing loss can raise risks for cognitive decline, study shows

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new, large study from France underscores the link between adult hearing loss and dementia."Given the major burden ofcognitive declineand the absence of curati

Updated on:October 16,2024 0

Listening to music during pregnancy benefits baby brain's ability to encode speech sounds, finds study

by University of BarcelonaDaily musical exposure during the last weeks of the pregnancy is associated with an improved encoding of low-frequency sound compounds. Credit: University of BarcelonaWh

Updated on: June 07,2024 3

Listening to music during pregnancy benefits baby brain's ability to encode speech sounds, finds study

by University of BarcelonaDaily musical exposure during the last weeks of the pregnancy is associated with an improved encoding of low-frequency sound compounds. Credit: University of BarcelonaWh

Updated on:June 07,2024 3

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

Considering the patient's perspective in inducible laryngeal obstruction care

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInducible laryngeal obstruction is a breathing disorder characterized by unwanted vocal fold closure, which has the pote

Updated on: August 30,2024 0

Considering the patient's perspective in inducible laryngeal obstruction care

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInducible laryngeal obstruction is a breathing disorder characterized by unwanted vocal fold closure, which has the pote

Updated on:August 30,2024 0

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 15

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 15

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 13