A new study by researchers at Cardiff University and the University of Oxford shows that a one-week course of oral steroid tablets does not result in large benefits for most two- to eight-year-old children who have had glue ...
Sep 04, 2018
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A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a novel handheld device called CLiKX for the treatment of a condition called otitis media with effusion (OME), or 'glue ear,' which is the ...
May 24, 2017
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For children with a common middle-ear problem, a simple procedure with a nasal balloon can reduce the impact of hearing loss and avoid unnecessary and ineffective use of antibiotics, according to a randomized controlled trial ...
Jul 27, 2015
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Aston University is tackling the problem of 'glue ear' in children with a free* hearing test app for any concerned families.
Apr 07, 2014
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The sleepless nights families face when painful ear infections strike kids may be over if a researcher associated with The University of Western Australia has her way.
Aug 08, 2013
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Important new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss during infancy, such as that commonly experienced by children with glue ear, are revealed in a research study in ferrets. The Wellcome Trust-funded ...
Jun 27, 2013
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Researchers at King's College London have uncovered how the human ear is formed, giving clues as to why children are susceptible to infections such as glue ear. The work was funded by the UK Medical Research Council and published ...
Mar 21, 2013
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A 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 to scientists at Cardiff University.
Mar 06, 2013
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Scientists from the Medical Research Council’s Mammalian Genetics Unit have identified a potential new treatment for ‘glue ear’ – a common inflammatory condition in children that can cause temporary, but ...
Oct 21, 2011
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A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the lives of thousands of children who suffer from glue ear.
Jul 21, 2011
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