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Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants

Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants

by Adam Zewe,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDifferential PVDF cantilever diagram (not to scale). We construct the cantilever from two layers of PVDF sandwiching a flex PCB base. We sputter

Implantable microphone could lead to fully internal cochlear implants

by Adam Zewe,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDifferential PVDF cantilever diagram (not to scale). We construct the cantilever from two layers of PVDF sandwiching a flex PCB base. We sputter
Less expensive, more effective pneumonia vaccines are tested in humans

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

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
Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery

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

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
Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances

Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityEstimated source distance judgments for each virtual source distance. Symbols show geometric mean data for normally sighted participants (green circles), early-onset VI

Study finds people who lost sight early in life are less accurate at estimating auditory distances

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityEstimated source distance judgments for each virtual source distance. Symbols show geometric mean data for normally sighted participants (green circles), early-onset VI
Researchers develop a new technique to treat middle ear infections

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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
Earbuds may soon detect ear infections, other ailments

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

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

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

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