Otitis Media

om ears :: Article Creator Having Ear Infection? What Are It's Early Symptoms That One Should Know Ear infections are unpleasant, but identifying them early can make a big difference in the treatment process. A middle ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, infects the air-filled region beneath the eardrum that contains the microscopic vibrating bones of the ear. Here are some early symptoms that may indicate an ear infection. 1. Ear Pain or Discomfort One of the most common early signs of an ear infection is pain or discomfort in the ear. This may range from a mild ache to sharp, stabbing pain. Infants and young children may express this discomfort by tugging or pulling at their ears. 2. Fluid Drainage If you notice fluid draining from the ear, it could be a sign of an infection. The fluid may be clear, yellow, or even contain pus. This drainage might also be accompanied by a foul smell. Also read: Ear Infection Increases...

ophthalmic hypertension :: Article Creator Implant For Ocular Hypertension, Glaucoma Gets FDA Green Light The FDA approved the travoprost intracameral implant (iDose TR) for treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma, device developer Glaukos announced on Thursday. The implant is designed to provide long-duration treatment for the "full range of glaucoma disease severity," according to a statement from the company. The implant releases the prostaglandin analog travoprost, which is already approved for the two ocular conditions. "With the next generation of procedural pharmaceutical solutions for glaucoma such as iDose TR, we now have a new tool that will confront the standard legacy practice of relying on topical drops, which are known to cause uncomfortable side effects and present a myriad of challenges such as treatment adherence, complex dosing regimens, and difficulty with self-administration," said John Berdahl, ...

diabetic eye doctor :: Article Creator Doctors Locate Splinter Lodged In Man's Eye 15 Years Later: 'Remarkable' An opthalmologist performing a routine checkup made an eye-opening discovery. An unidentified man in his 30s, believed to be from Boston, is said to have been living with a 3 millimeter wooden splinter lodged in his eye for more than 15 years, according to a study conducted at  Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan.  Doctors from Harvard Medical School and Wayne State University in Detroit shared photos of the man's eye with BMJ Case reports.  The man was having his eyes checked because he is diabetic. People with diabetes can get a group of eye problems called diabetic eye disease and potentially blindness.  These issues include glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy. Doctors said the splinter (pictured) was in his eye for 15 years. BMJ Case Reports 2023 The man recalled ...

acute otitis media adults treatment :: Article Creator Acute Otitis Media 1. Holstiege J, Garbe E: Systemic antibiotic use among children and adolescents in Germany: a population-based study. Eur J Pediatr 2013; 172: 787–95. CrossRef MEDLINE 2. Van Buchem FL, Dunk JH, van't Hof MA: Therapy of acute otitis media: myringotomy, antibiotics, or neither? A double-blind study in children. Lancet 1981; 2: 883–7. CrossRef MEDLINE 3. Lieberthal AS, Carroll AE, Chonmaitree T, et al.: The diagnosis and management of acute otitis media. Pediatrics 2013;131: e964–99. CrossRef MEDLINE 4. Uitti JM, Laine MK, Tahtinen PA, Ruuskanen O, Ruohola A: Symptoms and otoscopic signs in bilateral and unilateral acute otitis media. Pediatrics 2013; 131: e398–405. CrossRef MEDLINE 5. Tahtinen PA, Laine MK, Huovinen P, et al.: A placebo-controlled trial of antimicrobial treatment for acute otitis media. N Engl J Med 2011; 364: 116–26. CrossRef MEDLINE 6. Hoberman A...

retinal migraine and stroke :: Article Creator Migraines Found To Increase Stroke Risk According to a recent study researchers say women who suffer migraines with vision loss have a 70-percent increased risk of stroke compared to women who do not have a history of migraines. In the first study, researchers examined 963 women, 543 of whom had suffered strokes. They investigated whether migraines accompanied by visual loss or migraines with visual lines and spots increased the likelihood of ischemic stroke compared to women without visual symptoms. It was found that women who suffer migraines with loss of vision or partial loss of vision were 1.7-times more likely to have stroke compared with women who do not have a history of migraines. Women with migraines without visual symptoms did not have an increased stroke risk. Women who saw spots and lines during or just before migraines had a 25-percent increased risk of stroke over women without migraine...

dry eye therapy :: Article Creator Navigating Unmet Needs In Dry Eye Disease Therapies Richard Adler, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Institute, and Director of Ophthalmology Services at Belcara Health, discusses the critical unmet needs in Dry Eye Disease (DED) therapies and explores the potential impact of new agents in addressing these challenges. This is a video synopsis/summary of a Post Conference Perspectives involving Richard Adler, MD. There are many unmet needs in the treatment of dry eye disease (DED). Of the approximately 38 million Americans suffering from DED, only 17 million have received a diagnosis and just 1.1 million have been prescribed treatment. This compares to 4 million annual cataract surgeries and 3 million annual glaucoma diagnoses nationally. Successful dry eye treatments should aim to harmonize the frequently discordant signs and symptoms, address underlying...

inflammation within the eye :: Article Creator Eye Inflammation Linked To Geographic Atrophy Drug Remains A Mystery In July, we reported on cases of unexplained ocular inflammation associated with pegcetacoplan (Syfovre), a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this report, we follow up on what has happened since then. The mystery of ocular inflammation associated with the GA drug pegcetacoplan remained unsolved as 2023 came to a close. The incidents came to light in July when the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) distributed a memo to its members, alerting them to the adverse events, including panuveitis and vascular occlusion. The ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee received an initial incident report July 3. By the end of July at the ASRS annual meeting, the number of reported incidents had risen to 21. Reports have continued to trickle in since ...