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,

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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

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

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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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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How an Addicted Brain Works

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How an Addicted Brain Works

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Engineers aim to pioneer tissue-engineering approach to TMJ disorders

by University of California, Irvine“The TMJ is central to chewing, talking and so many other daily activities, so when this crucial joint is impaired, there are significant negative effects on qu

Updated on: June 26,2024 7

Engineers aim to pioneer tissue-engineering approach to TMJ disorders

by University of California, Irvine“The TMJ is central to chewing, talking and so many other daily activities, so when this crucial joint is impaired, there are significant negative effects on qu

Updated on:June 26,2024 7

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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 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.’

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