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

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 17

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 17

Intelligent ENT: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ENT) encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, larynx, head, and neck.

Updated on: June 17,2025 0

Intelligent ENT: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Surgery

Otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ENT) encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, larynx, head, and neck.

Updated on:June 17,2025 0

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

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

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

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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Epidemiological aspects of type 1 diabetes: Early life origins, childhood comorbidities, and adult outcomes

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic

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Epidemiological aspects of type 1 diabetes: Early life origins, childhood comorbidities, and adult outcomes

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic

Updated on:March 06,2024 16

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

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

Updated on: March 06,2024 20

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

Updated on:March 06,2024 20

Pot users are less prone to sinus problems

by Amy NortonCould smoking pot somehow help keepsinus problemsat bay?It's possible, suggests a new study that found people who usemarijuanamay experience fewer bouts of con

Updated on: March 06,2024 11

Pot users are less prone to sinus problems

by Amy NortonCould smoking pot somehow help keepsinus problemsat bay?It's possible, suggests a new study that found people who usemarijuanamay experience fewer bouts of con

Updated on:March 06,2024 11

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

Listening to music during pregnancy benefits baby brain's ability to encode speech sounds, finds study

by University of BarcelonaDaily musical exposure during the last weeks of the pregnancy is associated with an improved encoding of low-frequency sound compounds. Credit: University of BarcelonaWh

Updated on: June 07,2024 3

Listening to music during pregnancy benefits baby brain's ability to encode speech sounds, finds study

by University of BarcelonaDaily musical exposure during the last weeks of the pregnancy is associated with an improved encoding of low-frequency sound compounds. Credit: University of BarcelonaWh

Updated on:June 07,2024 3

Christmas can be challenging for people with hearing loss. Here are seven ways to help

by Katie Ekberg and Louise Hickson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, Christmas can be the most social time of the year. The holiday period is often filled with p

Updated on: February 05,2025 0

Christmas can be challenging for people with hearing loss. Here are seven ways to help

by Katie Ekberg and Louise Hickson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, Christmas can be the most social time of the year. The holiday period is often filled with p

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