Otitis Media

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Chlamydia is the most common STI caused by bacteria, but because it's typically asymptomatic, many people can have it and not know it. (Photo: Getty Images) There are more than 20 types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but some are more prevalent than others — namely, chlamydia, which is the most common STI caused by bacteria. (HPV, also known as human papillomavirus, is the most common STI caused by a virus.) In fact, chlamydia trachomatis — the bacteria behind chlamydia infections — is "responsible for the greatest number of sexually transmitted infections" worldwide. In 2020, nearly 1.6 million cases of chlamydia were reported in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "making it the most common notifiable sexually transmitted infection in the United States for that year." As Dr. Saahir Khan, infectious disease expert with Keck Medicine of USC, tells Yahoo Life: "Chlamydia has been infecting humans for mille...

ABSTRACT Two guidelines—one by the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA)/The Obesity Society (TOS), and the other by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)/American College of Endocrinology (ACE)—remain the standard of care in the management of overweight and obesity in adults. However, since the publication of the ACC/AHA/TOS document, several relevant pharmacotherapies have been approved by the FDA, a medication was withdrawn from the market, and several procedures and device types for weight loss have been recommended or FDA-approved. Simultaneously, research in obesity treatment has advanced, and leaders in the field have issued complementary guidance. This article summarizes and synthesizes the 2013 ACC/AHA/TOS and the 2016 AACE/ACE guidelines and includes updates from more recent professional association guidance. Measurement of body mass index is recommended to initiate evaluation for overweight and obesity and determine dise...

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Global Ear Infection Treatment Market Key Insights During the forecast period of 2023-2035, the global ear infection treatment market is expected to reach an estimated value of ~USD 15,500 million by 2035 by expanding at a CAGR of ~5%. The market further generated revenue of ~USD 10,700 million in the year 2022. Major key factors propelling the growth of the ear infection treatment market worldwide are the increasing prevalence of ear infections owing to cold, cough, change in weather, some other factors, and the rising demand for safe and effective ear infection treatment across the globe. Market Definition of Ear Infection Treatment When certain pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, infect and trap the fluid behind the eardrum, it causes pain and swelling or bulging of the eardrum. This phenomenon known as ear infection is more common in children than adults.  Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME) are the two most common ear infections found...

It is favoured by changes in the vaginal pH, which reduce the physiological balance of bacteria normally present in the vagina, favouring the entry of pathogenic germs. Vaginitis can be caused by bacteria (Gardnerella), fungi (Candida) and protozoa (Trichomonas), but it can also be triggered by hormonal changes (such as reduced oestrogen levels in the post-menopausal period). What is vaginitis? The most common causes are: bacteria fungi parasites use of irritating products hormonal changes What are the causes of vaginitis? There can be several causes of vaginitis. One can therefore distinguish: Bacterial vaginitis: generally the 'good' bacteria present in the vagina outnumber the 'bad' bacteria. It can happen, however, that the 'bad' bacteria increase in number excessively, upsetting the balance of the vaginal bacterial flora and causing bacterial vaginitis. Fungal vaginitis: occurs when the vaginal balance undergoes chang...

Ringworm describes a group of fungal skin conditions that create an itchy, round rash. Many people with ringworm can treat their symptoms with nonprescription medications. However, for some types of ringworm, doctors prescribe antifungal drugs. Ringworm infections are very common and can affect a person's skin, hair, and nails. Athlete's foot and jock itch are familiar examples of this type of infection. Drugstores sell a range of ointments, pills, and creams to treat the different types of ringworm. Many people successfully cure their infections within 4 weeks through regular use of such products. Ringworm infections are contagious, so people should treat symptoms quickly to reduce the risk of it spreading. This article looks at the types of ringworm and the treatments available, including over-the-counter (OTC) remedies and prescription medications. It also offers tips to help people manage their infections. Ringworm is the collective name for a group of fungal skin infecti...

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Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a long-standing infection of part or whole of the middle ear cleft characterized by chronic/recurrent otorrhoea and permanent perforation. The traditional management of this condition has included an aural toilet, antibiotic ear drops, systemic antibiotics, water precautions, and/or surgery. Various treatments like some forms of aural toileting and antiseptic washouts can be administered by primary healthcare providers or by the patients themselves, but in most nations, antibiotic medication requires a doctor's prescription [1]. There is a range of practices regarding the kind of surgical intervention that should be taken into consideration and the timing of the intervention [1]. Surgical techniques to repair the tympanic membrane are an option in situations where complications occur or in patients who have failed to respond to other treatments [1]. Additionally, surgical int...