Infections of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of hearing, annually affect more than 700 million people worldwide. Children are especially prone to ear infections, ...
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For patients with unilateral Meniere disease (MD), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the inner ear after intratympanic gadolinium (Gd) is advantageous for detecting endolymphatic hydrops (ELH), according to a study published ...
Apr 4, 2023
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The fast motor kinetics of prestin, a protein found in the inner ear, is essential for hearing high-frequency sounds, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mar 28, 2023
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The time of birth brings many challenges to the newborn. Switching from a fetal life support system inside the uterus to postnatal life outside the uterus entails major changes in the function of multiple organs. For instance, ...
Mar 23, 2023
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A nationwide Swedish study including more than 10,000 cases of cholesteatoma, a lesion in the middle ear, shows a strong hereditary component to the disease.
Mar 21, 2023
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Certain types of ear malformations in infants can be treated by a simple and inexpensive technique—using paper clips to build custom splints to mold the shape of the growing ear, reports a study in the Journal of Craniofacial ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Wild swimming has grown massively in popularity in recent times. Not only is swimming outdoors a pleasant way to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and green leafy surroundings, it can also help to relieve stress and elevate our ...
Feb 27, 2023
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To patients of P. Ashley Wackym, a surgical otologist-neurotologist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a diagnosis of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) can feel like a death sentence.
Feb 17, 2023
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My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn't feeling well, our entire family is miserable. The pediatrician says she may continue to get more infections and it is just her body. ...
Jan 27, 2023
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When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 25, 2023
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