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Bacteriophages kill resistant bacterial ear infections
Original broadcast date: June 14, 2009 Pathogenic or disease-causing bacteria want to survive. To that end, they have complex mechanisms that will allow them, over time, to adapt and resist antibiotic treatments. The pace of new antibiotics being introduced into the market is slowing and other approaches are needed to help fighting difficult to treat…
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Specialized ultrasound technology can image the inner ear
Original broadcast date: February 8, 2009 For many people with inner ear problems, the ability to diagnose the anatomical changes due to damage or disease is problematic because of the resolution limitations of the imaging technology in use today. A new technology is in development at Dalhousie University in Halifax that circumvents these litigations using…
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Most cases of sinusitis do not require antibiotics
Should adults receive a prescription for an antibiotic if they have an acute sinus infection that has persisted for seven to 10 days? What are the outcomes of antibiotic use in adults? An analysis of this issue was published in the March 15, 2008 issue of The Lancet. Dr. James Young, PhD, Basel Institute for…
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Wait and see approach to treating children's ear infections
It can be one of the more frustrating and distressing experiences for parents; their child screaming in the night because of a painful infected middle ear infection or otitis media. In the past, children would immediately be prescribed an antibiotic to destroy the bacteria contributing to their pain and inflammation. However, a new study, published…
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Facial Reconstructive Surgery: The State of the Art
Plastic surgery is an area that fascinates many. Although many people associate it with cosmetic procedures like face lifts and nose jobs, it is in the area of reconstructive and restorative surgery where innovation, technology and artistic skills can change a person’s life for the better. Dr. Helmut Ragnitz, Ottawa facial plastic surgeon