Health
App tackles problem of 'glue ear' in children
Aston University is tackling the problem of 'glue ear' in children with a free* hearing test app for any concerned families.
Apr 7, 2014
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News tagged with glue
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Glue ear mystery solved—and researcher hears applause
The sleepless nights families face when painful ear infections strike kids may be over if a researcher associated with The University of Western Australia has her way.
Aug 8, 2013
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Health
Insights into how brain compensates for recurring hearing loss point to new glue ear therapies
Important new insights into how the brain compensates for temporary hearing loss during infancy, such as that commonly experienced by children with glue ear, are revealed in a research study in ferrets. The Wellcome Trust-funded ...
Jun 27, 2013
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Medical research
Research says 'evolutionary glitch' could be cause of childhood ear infections
Researchers at King's College London have uncovered how the human ear is formed, giving clues as to why children are susceptible to infections such as glue ear. The work was funded by the UK Medical Research Council and published ...
Mar 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Novel approach to treating glue ear could save children from surgery
A new trial is underway to determine if a short course of oral steroids can improve the hearing of children suffering from glue ear, thanks to a £1.3M research grant awarded to scientists at Cardiff University.
Mar 6, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People change moral position without even realizing it
Shortly after expressing a moral view about a difficult topic, people may easily endorse the opposite view and remain blind to the psychological mismatch, according to research published Sep. 19 in the open access journal ...
Sep 19, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Super glue: Tests show that adhesive could improve safety of lasik eye surgery
(Medical Xpress)—Kansas State University researchers have developed a glue mixture that may reduce risks after laser vision correction surgery.
Aug 27, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Cell glue gives insights into cancer
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Queensland researchers have discovered an important step in how proteins glue cells together to form healthy tissues, a process that is often disturbed in diseases such as cancer and inflammation. ...
Jul 17, 2012
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Genetics
Potential new treatments for a common childhood hearing disorder
Scientists from the Medical Research Council’s Mammalian Genetics Unit have identified a potential new treatment for ‘glue ear’ – a common inflammatory condition in children that can cause temporary, but ...
Oct 21, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Revolutionary biodegradable pellet targets glue ear infection
A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the lives of thousands of children who suffer from glue ear.
Jul 21, 2011
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