Despite the advances in antibiotic treatments, ear infections can still lead to severe neurological complications such as ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD An ear infection often happens when a virus or bacteria causes inflammation in the ear.

Three clinical trials have examined the efficacy and safety of single dose azithromycin (30 mg/kg) in children with uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM). In the first trial, a small pilot study ...

The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by ...

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 ...

The gene DYRK1A could be a potential therapeutic target to treat ‘glue ear’ in people with Down syndrome, according to a new study.

Considering taking supplements to treat otitis media? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of otitis media. Follow the links to read common uses ...

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 ...

The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by researchers at UCL, the ...