Recognition of the fact that bacterial biofilm may play a role in the pathogenesis of disease
has led to an increased focus on identifying diseases that may be biofilm-related. Biofilm …

Otitis media (OM) or middle ear inflammation is a spectrum of diseases, including acute otitis
media (AOM), otitis media with effusion (OME;'glue ear') and chronic suppurative otitis media …

Background Otitis media (OM) is a leading cause of health care visits and drugs prescription.
Its complications and sequelae are important causes of preventable hearing loss …

Background Resistance to antibiotics is a major public-health problem and antibiotic use is
being increasingly recognised as the main selective pressure driving this resistance. Our …

During the past three to four decades, the incidence of acquired sensorineural hearing loss
(SNHL) in children living in more developed countries has fallen, as a result of improved …

Acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion are common childhood disorders, a source
of significant morbidity, and a leading cause of antibiotic prescription in primary health care …

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common childhood disease defined as the presence of
liquid in the middle ear without signs or symptoms of acute ear infection. Children can be …

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a frequent paediatric disorder. The condition is often
asymptomatic, and so can easily be missed. However, OME can lead to hearing loss that …

Background Otitis media with effusion (OME;'glue ear') is common in childhood and surgical
treatment with grommets (ventilation tubes) is widespread but controversial. Objectives To …

Background The efficacy of antimicrobial treatment in children with acute otitis media
remains controversial. Methods In this randomized, double-blind trial, children 6 to 35 …