Otitis Media

shingles earache :: Article Creator Five Million More GP Appointments Delivered In February Than Before Pandemic GP teams delivered over 30 million appointments for patients last month (February 2024), up almost a quarter on the same period pre-pandemic, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.   New NHS data published today shows there were 30.5 million appointments (excluding Covid vaccinations) delivered by GPs and their teams in February 2024, compared with 24.7 million in February 2020 – an increase of 5.8 million (23.4%).   Almost seven in ten appointments took place within 7 days of booking, while two thirds of appointments took place face-to-face.  The NHS promised 50 million more appointments by March 2024 compared to 2018/19, and the figures show that GPs and their teams have delivered an extra 57.5 million appointments (excluding Covid vaccinations) over the last year compared to 2018/19 – significantly ab...

ocular brain tumor :: Article Creator In Fight Against Brain Pathogens, The Eyes Have It The eyes have been called the window to the brain. It turns out they also serve as an immunological barrier that protects the organ from pathogens and even tumors, Yale researchers have found. In a new study, researchers showed that vaccines injected into the eyes of mice can help disable the herpes virus, a major cause of brain encephalitis. To their surprise, the vaccine activates an immune response through lymphatic vessels along the optic nerve. The results were published Feb. 28 in the journal Nature. "There is a shared immune response between the brain and the eye," said Eric Song, an associate research scientist and resident physician in Yale School of Medicine's Department of Immunobiology and corresponding author of the paper. "And the eyes provide easier access for drug therapies than the brain does." Wanting to explore im...

bilateral anterior uveitis :: Article Creator An Inside Look At Uveitis Uveitis is a serious and sometimes painful eye condition that shouldn't be ignored. It's caused by inflammation in the uvea, a layer of tissue just inside the outer white part of your eye. The uvea is made up of a layer of blood vessels, a muscular ring that surrounds your pupil, and the iris, the colored part of your eye. Together, they help your eyes focus so you can clearly see objects at different distances. They also adjust how much light enters your pupil so you can see in dim or bright light. The blood vessels in the uvea also supply vital nutrients to important parts of the eye, like the retina. There are four main types of uveitis, depending on where the inflammation happens. The most common kind is called anterior uveitis, which affects the front part of your eye, including the iris and sometimes the muscular ring as well. Intermediate uveitis is when just t...

sinusitis otitis :: Article Creator Sinusitis Tied To Later Autoimmune Disease A history of sinus congestion and drip may be a precursor to serious autoimmune disorders, a population-based study suggested. Rates of rheumatologic conditions including antiphospholipid syndrome and Sjögren's disease were significantly higher in people with any experience with sinusitis, with odds up to seven times greater than in individuals with no such history, according to Vanessa Kronzer, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues. For rheumatic diseases of any type, odds were increased 40% (OR 1.4, 95% CI 1.2-1.7) for those with a history of either acute or persistent sinusitis, the researchers reported in RMD Open. Associations with specific rheumatic diseases were spotty, however. For ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and most forms of vasculitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), only nonsignificant trends toward highe...

inflamed eye white :: Article Creator Ask A Doc: 'Why Are My Eyes Often Bloodshot?' Bloodshot eyes are often associated with late nights followed by early morning obligations.  While this is indeed one cause of irritated eyes, other factors can contribute to the condition. To get a clear understanding of the triggers and treatments for bloodshot eyes, Fox News Digital consulted with two ophthalmologists, who provided eye-opening insights. What causes bloodshot eyes? When the eyes get irritated, the tiny blood vessels on the white surface of the eye (the sclera) swell, said Usiwoma Abugo, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Katzen Eye Group in Lutherville, Maryland.  DIGITAL EYE STRAIN IS A GROWING ISSUE AS THE MUSCLES OF THE EYES WORK OVERTIME, WARN VISION EXPERTS When this happens, the white of the eye appears pink or red, she noted. There are many potential causes of red or bloodshot eyes.  When the eyes get irrita...

otitis media without effusion :: Article Creator What Is Otitis Media With Effusion (OME)? Study Finds An Association With COVID-19 Virus In The Ear COVID-19 has remained a subject of great curiosity for many scientists and infectious disease specialists. Due to its unique characteristics, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has surprised many in various ways and continues to do so till date. Despite being a respiratory illness, many studies have highlighted how the disease impacts different parts of the body, including the ear. A 2023 study published in Frontiers in Public Health found that nearly half of the 2,247 participants who had COVID experienced some type of hearing or balancing issue, with a prevalence among women, younger people, and healthcare workers. Researchers noted that vertigo was the most frequent issue, followed by ringing in the ears (tinnitus), ear pain, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Now, a new study published in the American Jour...

red bulging eardrum :: Article Creator What To Know About Homeopathic Remedies For Ear Infection An ear infection, acute otitis media, is a painful infection in your middle ear. Ear infections can happen in children and adults of all ages, typically after a cold, sore throat, or other respiratory infection. However, they're more common in kids. When ear infections keep you up at night, you may want to try homeopathic remedies rather than antibiotics. However, if the pain worsens and there's no relief, you should call a doctor. Ear infections that are left untreated can cause hearing loss and other problems. Ear infection can begin when the tube connecting the upper part of your throat and your middle ear is blocked. The tube, known as the Eustachian tube, can become blocked by mucus and swelling from a cold or when fluids pool behind your eardrum. The pool of liquid makes an excellent place for bacteria to grow and cause an ear infecti...