Otitis media (OM) continues to be one of the most common childhood infections and is a
major cause of morbidity in children. The pathogenesis of OM is multifactorial, involving the …

ContextHearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic condition in older adults and has
important effects on their physical and mental health. Despite these effects, most older …

It is known that the existence of publication bias can influence the conclusions of a meta‐
analysis. Some methods have been developed to deal with publication bias, but issues …

The clinical practice guideline on otitis media with effusion (OME) provides evidence‐based
recommendations on diagnosing and managing OME in children. This is an update of the …

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: Data from cohort studies and untreated groups in
randomized controlled trials can be identified through systematic literature review and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the
United States. The precise role of bacterial infection in the course and pathogenesis of …

The clinical practice guideline on otitis media with effusion (OME) provides evidence-based
recommendations on diagnosing and managing OME in children. This is an update of the …

The occurrence of acute otitis media (AOM) has increased steadily during the last 15 years.
The possible environmental risks associated with AOM should be well identified to prevent …

Meta-analysis has acquired a substantial following among both statisticians and clinicians.
The technique was developed as a way to summarize the results of different research …

The first macrolide, erythromycin A, demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and
was used primarily for respiratory and skin and soft tissue infections. Newer 14-, 15-and 16 …