Featured Review: Xylitol sugar supplement for preventing middle ear infection in children
This study shows that there is e vidence for the use of xylitol in preventing middle ear infections. We hope that future studies will widen their sample, determine the ideal dosage of xylitol and, the ideal mode of delivery.”Read the full Cochrane ReviewVisit the Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections websiteRelated Resources:Featured Review: Influenza vaccines for preventing acute otitis media in infants and childrenPress Release: Doctors and patients making decisions together could reduce the number of antibiotics prescribed for acute respiratory infectionsFeatured Review: Water precautions for prevention of infection i...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 2, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: mumoquit at cochrane.org Source Type: news
Candida auris emergence in England
This research and analysis looks at developing knowledge about the epidemiology and prevalence of Candida auris in the UK, and related microbiological data. Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen, associated with bloodstream infections, wound infections and otitis, first identified as the cause of a hospital outbreak in England in 2015. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Candida auris: laboratory investigation, management and infection prevention and control
This document provides guidance about sending Candida spp isolates for laboratory testing, treatment and decolonisation of patients and screening in hospitals, and infection prevention and control measures. Candida auris is a pathogenic yeast species that has been reported to cause bloodstream infections, wound infections, and otitis. It has also been cultured from urine and the respiratory tract. Unlike other pathogenic yeast species, C. auris appears to have a propensity for transmission between hospital patients. It is commonly resistant to the first-line antifungal, fluconazole and can develop resistance to other class...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Bacterial colonizer vs. pathogen
Although acute otitis media (AOM) has decreased in number, and especially the more severe difficult to treat versions, I was reminded that this still is a problem for young children based on personal... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - June 29, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
What Are Complications of Cerumen?
Discussion
Cerumen or ear wax is produced in the outer third of the external auditory canal. It contains exfoliated squamous epithelium along with waxy substances. It is controlled by autosomal alleles and has two main phenotypes – “wet” cerumen which is dominant and common in Caucasian and African populations, and “dry” cerumen which is recessive and found more often in Asian populations. Cerumen protects the external canal and has some antibacterial and antifungal properties including against strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeroginosis, and Candida albicans. Staphylococcus aure...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 23, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Microbiology of Middle Ear Infections: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Infectious conditions of the middle ear are a common and significant cause of morbidity and sometimes even mortality, especially in young children and elderly individuals. Pathogens and harmless commensal bacteria, viruses, and fungi co-inhabit the auditory canal and form intricate ecological networks, collectively known as a microbiome. Few studies that describe the normal flora of the middle ear have been published, and controversy exists about the roles of several possible pathogens. This review describes current literature examining otitis media and the roles various microbes play in the pathogenesis of middle ear infe...
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - May 17, 2016 Category: Microbiology Authors: Donna M. Wolk Source Type: news
What Causes Vomiting?
Discussion
Regurgitation is a passive expulsion of ingested material out of the mouth. It is a normal part of digestion for ruminants such as cows and camels. Nausea is an unpleasant abdominal perception that the person may describe as feeling ill to the stomach, or feeling like he/she is going to vomit. Anorexia is frequently observed. Nausea is usually associated with decreased stomach activity and motility in the small intestine. Parasympathetic activity may be increased causing pale skin, sweating, hypersalivation and possible vasovagal syndrome (hypotension and bradycardia). Retching or dry heaves is when there are sp...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 2, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Well: Where Have All the Ear Infections Gone?
Improved preventive measures, healthier environments for young babies and more cautious use of antibiotics add up to a pediatric success story. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: PERRI KLASS, M.D. Tags: Antibiotics Children and Childhood Ears and Hearing Infections Otitis Family Featured The Checkup Source Type: news
Chronic illness associated with lower developmental readiness for school entry
Chronic illnesses such as otitis media, respiratory disease, and epilepsy increase the likelihood that children will be developmentally at risk for difficulties at school entry, a study showed.
The... (Source: Family Practice News)
Source: Family Practice News - April 13, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Chronic illness associated with lower developmental readiness for school entry
Chronic illnesses such as otitis media, respiratory disease, and epilepsy increase the likelihood that children will be developmentally at risk for difficulties at school entry, a study showed.
The... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Acute otitis media rates have dropped, but tied to upper respiratory infections
Close to half of all infants have an episode of acute otitis media by age 1 year, but incidence appears to have dropped in the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine era, a recent study found.
“We clearly... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - April 7, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Diagnosing ear infection using smartphone
Researchers have developed a method that simplifies the diagnosis of ear infections (otitis media), something which annually affects half a billion children worldwide. The software-based method automatically analyses images from a digital otoscope and enables highly accurate diagnoses. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Upper Respiratory Infection, Acute Otitis Media Common in Infancy (FREE)
By Cara Adler
Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and André Sofair, MD, MPH
Nearly half of infants experience acute otitis media (AOM) in their first year of life, and those infants have twice the rate of upper respiratory infection (URI) as infants without AOM, … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - March 27, 2016 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Same-day consult, tympanostomy tube surgery improve efficiency of care
ATLANTA – Same-day surgery for children with otitis media who need tympanostomy tubes appears to improve access and efficiency of care, according to results of a small study presented at the annual... (Source: Pediatric News)
Source: Pediatric News - March 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Quiz: How much do you know about ear infections?
Can an ear infection clear without antibiotics? Did my child get an ear infection because she didn’t wear her hat? Why does my toddler keep getting ear infections?
If you’ve asked yourself these questions or others about ear infections, you aren’t alone.
Concern for ear infection (the medical term is otitis media) is among the most common reasons for a visit to the pediatrician. About half of all children between 6 months and 3 years of age will get at least one ear infection over the course of a year, and many children will experience several ear infections a year.
Most ear infections are treated with antibiotics....
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - March 7, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carolyn Sax Tags: Ask the Expert Health & Wellness Parenting Carolyn Sax ear infections Source Type: news
