From Earache to Emergency: The Dangerous Path of Untreated Infections
Despite the advances in antibiotic treatments, ear infections can still lead to severe neurological complications such as ...
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6 Types of Ear Infections and How To Treat Them
Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.
Genetic cause for main type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome identified
The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by ...
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Recurrent Acute Otitis Media Occurring Within One Month From Completion of Antibiotic Therapy: Relationship to the Original Pathogen
Objectives: (1) To determine the relationship between acute otitis media (AOM) pathogens isolated in cases of early clinical recurrence of AOM (occurring within 1 month from completion of therapy ...
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Gene discovery sheds light on common ear condition in people with Down syndrome
The gene DYRK1A could be a potential therapeutic target to treat ‘glue ear’ in people with Down syndrome, according to a new study.
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DYRK1A kinase triplication is the major cause of Otitis Media in Down Syndrome
This study addresses fundamental questions surrounding otitis media effusion in Down syndrome, identifying DYRK1A as a key gene involved in the condition. The findings are compelling, highlighting ...
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Laterality of Acute Otitis Media: Different Clinical and Microbiologic Characteristics
Background: Information regarding the specific characteristics of bilateral acute otitis media (BAOM) versus unilateral acute otitis media (UAOM) is lacking. Objectives: To compare the ...