Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

by David W Scheifele,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe oxygen flow was at maximum but it wasn't enough to keep Aliyah alive. Her measles-damaged lungs failed in the night

ENT & HN March 06,2024

Why parents should fear measles, not the vaccine

by David W Scheifele,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe oxygen flow was at maximum but it wasn't enough to keep Aliyah alive. Her measles-damaged lungs failed in the night

ENT & HN 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

ENT & HN 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

ENT & HN 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

ENT & HN 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

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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,

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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,

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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

ENT & HN March 06,2024

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

ENT & HN March 06,2024

Are you listening? Kids' ear infections cost health care system nearly $3 billion a year

by University of California, Los AngelesAcute otitis media, or ear infection, is the most common ailment among kids of preschool age and younger in the U.S., primarily because these children have

Otorhinolaryngology March 06,2024

Are you listening? Kids' ear infections cost health care system nearly $3 billion a year

by University of California, Los AngelesAcute otitis media, or ear infection, is the most common ailment among kids of preschool age and younger in the U.S., primarily because these children have

Otorhinolaryngology March 06,2024

Xtoro approved for swimmer's ear

(HealthDay)—Xtoro (finafloxacin otic suspension) eardrops have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat swimmer's ear, clinically known as acute otitis externa.The infection

Otorhinolaryngology March 06,2024

Xtoro approved for swimmer's ear

(HealthDay)—Xtoro (finafloxacin otic suspension) eardrops have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat swimmer's ear, clinically known as acute otitis externa.The infection

Otorhinolaryngology March 06,2024

Research finds 'Goldilocks hormone' crucial for male fertility

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL-R: Dr Penny Whiley, Professor Kate Loveland. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCorrect development of testes in a male fetus—and fertility later

Diabetes & Endocrinology March 06,2024

Research finds 'Goldilocks hormone' crucial for male fertility

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchL-R: Dr Penny Whiley, Professor Kate Loveland. Credit: Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCorrect development of testes in a male fetus—and fertility later

Diabetes & Endocrinology March 06,2024

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

Diabetes & Endocrinology March 06,2024

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAnimal characteristics of conventionally raised C57BL/6J mice that underwent either ovariectomy (OVX) or sham (SHM) surgery and fed e

Diabetes & Endocrinology March 06,2024