According to researchers from Boston University School of Medicine, children whose parents display certain eating behaviors are at a greater risk for developing obesity than children whose parents do not display these behaviors. The study appears in the September issue of International Journal of Obesity.
A technique which has shown some promise in controlling epileptic seizures in adults may be even more successful in children. This technique, called vagal nerve stimulation, was approved by the FDA for use in adults in 1997.
Harvard Medical School announced today that it will launch a pilot project called the Digital Library featuring MD Consult's comprehensive full text medical resources.
Urinary catheters are the most common source of hospital-acquired infections. A new analysis suggests that silver-coated catheters could cut that rate in half while still trimming costs.
This research represents the first attempt to adapt a new surgical Uvulopalatal Flap procedure to an office-based treatment for the palatal obstruction of sleep disordered breathing.
Vocal or facial tic disorders may actually be caused by Tourette syndrome, necessitating a diagnostic examination by a neurologist. The study concludes that ear, nose, and throat specialists need to be aware of this neurological disorder and its symptoms.
A team from the Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, set out to determine if parents were satisfied with the opportunity to discuss, by phone, their postoperative concerns with a qualified otolaryngology nurse.
Tinnitus affects thousands, and its cause is usually attributed to an ear disorder. A new study examined patients with tinnitus and measured the prevalence of the condition with selected ear disorders.
Researchers have tested a new procedure that will help determine whether or not compromised patients can safely swallow. Patients, who have severe sensory deficits in the hypopharynx, are at increased risk for aspirating liquids or food while swallowing, which can develop into the potentially life-threatening complication of pneumonia.
A new research study offers early hearing results of the "Vibrant Soundbridge", a new device that is designed to overcome the shortcomings of hearing aids.
Researchers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center have completed a study which demonstrates that Injection Snoreplasty, a low-cost alternative to traditional snoring treatments, is effective, and relatively painless.
Two otolaryngologist reveal that snoring is a direct consequence of sleep disordered breathing. Patients who seek treatment for snoring should also consider an examination for sleep disordered breathing.
Researchers reviewed treatment of patients with aggressive non-melanoma skin cancer to evaluate factors that predict tumor recurrence and affect patient survival. Their effort measured effectiveness of current treatment in an effort to modify future treatment strategies.
A new study demonstrates that patients with chronic sinusitis may benefit from use of nasal irrigation using a saline solution. Nasal irrigation is inexpensive and yet easy to use.
A recent study indicates that there is little difference in outcome when the thyroid is removed by a third-year otolaryngology--head and neck surgery resident--when compared to a more senior specialist.
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. This study seeks to provide evidence that use of the harmonic scalpel provides optimum quality-of-life benefits to patients and families.
A research finding from the Oregon Hearing Research Center calls for a new standard of care for patients with severe tinnitus. Patients with tinnitus incur a "vicious cycle" of symptoms often found in those suffering from chronic pain.
A new study reveals that for the morbidly obese, bariatric surgery may be the best solution. The surgical intervention for control of obesity and its allied diseases leads to a loss of weight which may alleviate sleep apnea.
Researchers have found that otoacoustic emissions testing with a follow-up of the same is the most effective and least costly of various methods for testing newborns for hearing ability.
New research findings suggest that tumor size and surgeon's experience are key factors that determine patient's recovery after acoustic neuroma removal. An acoustic neuroma can lead to life threatening conditions if untreated.
A new research study has found that otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons are using more conservative procedures for Meniere's disease, specifically the intratympanic installation of medications such as steroids, gentamicin, and streptomycin.
Laser Office Ventilation of Ears with Insertion of Tubes (referred to as LOVE IT by the author) is an alternative to the more common procedure, myringotomy with insertion of pressure equalization tubes, which is performed in an operating room under general anesthesia.
To provide a guide to their colleagues regarding new internet technology, three otolaryngologists have set out to identify patients' usage patterns and interest in the Internet.
Researchers have compared the composition of several ear tubes to find one that is most resistant to specific bacteria. They concluded that the use of PC-coated fluoroplastic tubes may decrease chronic infection and the need for tube removal.
Pennsylvania medical researchers have developed a technique of ear piercing and earring retention that permits hypersensitive individuals to wear earrings in pierced lobes. The procedure entails the insertion of a catheter shaft to use over earring posts.
Researchers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center have completed a study which demonstrates that image guided surgery, integrating medical imaging, sensor technology, and computers, offers safe, effective, and minimally invasive surgical alternatives for children with select diseases of the head and neck.
A team of otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons have completed a study which demonstrates that limited surgery, with medical intervention, can clear postoperative infection without removing the cochlear implant.
A retrospective study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggested that an increased risk exists for women with an index thyroid carcinoma to develop subsequent breast carcinoma.
A new study suggests that the clinical practice guidelines have had little effect on the actual practice patterns of pediatricians and otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons.
Two otolaryngologist have now determined that acyclovir, a treatment for herpes simplex and Epstein Barr virus, combined with prednisolone, is highly effective in restoring hearing loss due to inner ear inflammation.
An aging workforce, declining enrollment in U.S. nursing schools and increasing market demand are just a few of the reasons jobs for registered nurses are expected to grow 23 percent in the next six years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Johns Hopkins University is asking a federal court for permission to intervene in a dispute in which animal rights activists are seeking to make biomedical experiments with mice and rats virtually impossible to conduct.
Responding to a growing need for highly specialized care of pediatric brain tumors and other central nervous system disorders, Cedars-Sinai's Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute has launched a state-of-the-art Pediatric Neurosurgery Program.
Researchers at UAB are using sophisticated computer technology to pinpoint pockets of antibiotic resistance and infection in long-term care facilities.
The class of compounds that helps cause the brilliant color of fruits and flowers may keep you in better health.
A study under way at UAB is testing the effectiveness of a new osteoporosis drug to stimulate bone growth.
Asthma appears to be more common among elite American athletes who participate in winter sports than those who participate in summer sports, according to a University of Iowa study of Olympic competitors (Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 8-2000).
Bioengineers are now using nanotechnology to create biohybrid grafts and drug delivery systems that target therapy to a precise location in the body, protect the device from attack by the body's defenses, and release the drug in response to a signal.
A rare defect in infants--one in which a congenital mass of pulmonary tissue does not have the normal connection with the bronchial tree or the pulmonary arteries--can be treated with coil embolization rather than surgery, according to an article in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
When a suspicious nodule is found during a routine mammogram and a lesion also appears on a sonogram of the same region of the breast, doctors need a way to prove the two lesions are not the same structure (American Journal of Roentgenology, 10-00).
A new study published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics is the first to look at the prevalence of mullerian duct abnormalities, anomalies of the uterus, in girls and women having ultrasound examinations for reasons unrelated to uterine abnormalities.
An IHPM-sponsored national study of medical claims has revealed the cost was highest for treating patients with coronary artery disease, while more workers sought medical treatment for ailments of the ears, nose and throat than other medical conditions.
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona has received a grant for more than $7.9M from the National Institutes of Health to create one of the nation's first centers to research dietary supplements.
The Association of American Medical Colleges in collaboration with Pfizer, Inc. and the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative awards six U.S. medical schools with grants to develop medical student-initiated services and programs for local communities.
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new test that will help physicians distinguish autonomic disorders caused by the immune system from other autonomic disorders, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of patients.
Health and Human Services Secretary announced the appointment of eight new members to the National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The NAC provides advice to the Secretary and to the Director of AHRQ.
Using a nonhuman primate model, that the AIDS virus avoids the body's strongest immune responses during the first few weeks of infection, Scientists have shown for the first time in the Sept. 21 issue of Nature.
A study presented at the Scientific Assembly of the American Academy of Family Physicians showed that Flovent (R) Inhalation Aerosol, was significantly more effective than Singulair (R), at improving key measures of asthma control.
News tips from The Schepens features 1- novel way to promote corneal transplant survival, 2- prisms that help stroke victims, and 3- a new text on retinal diseases.
Purdue University will become home to a national center for the study of dietary supplements. The National Institute of Health will invest $7M over five years in the Botanical Center for Age-Related Diseases.
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