Copyright 2008 Medical News Today Latest Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/ent/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119703.php The American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) will issue the first comprehensive clinical guidelines to help health care practitioners identify patients with cerumen (commonly referred to as earwax) impaction. The guidelines emphasize evidence-based management of cerumen impaction by clinicians, and inform patients of the purpose of ear wax in hearing health. "Approximately 12 million people a year in the U.S. Ear, Nose and Throat Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/119161.php A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. Respiratory / Asthma Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118982.php A study has found that a predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. The research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early! respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118990.php Two men have undergone face transplants -- one after being attacked by a bear and another after suffering from a large facial tumor -- and they have indicated promising results. These cases indicate that the procedure might be used more regularly for long-term restoration of facial disfigurement, and are described in two articles released in The Lancet on August 22, 2008 describe face transplants that were performed in 2006 and 2007 which appear to have promising results. Transplants / Organ Donations Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118954.php Researchers are reporting new evidence of a possible link between a history of moderate to severe middle ear infections in childhood and a tendency to be overweight later in life. Their study suggests that prompt diagnosis and treatment of middle ear infections - one of the most common childhood conditions requiring medical attention - may help fight obesity in some people. The findings were presented at the 236th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Ear, Nose and Throat Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118553.php Patients in intensive care units who require mechanical ventilation are more likely to develop ventilator-associated pneumonia if they stay in hospitals longer. A new study published in the August 20 issue of JAMA reports that the use of a silver-coated endotracheal tube led to a reduction in the incidence of this type of pneumonia. Respiratory / Asthma Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118705.php According to a report in the August issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, patients who undergo a surgical procedure that removes excess tissue from the throat (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or UPPP) along with a surgical tonsil-removing procedure (tonsillectomy) have an increased rate of hemorrhage (bleeding) if they are smokers. However, smokers do not have an increased rate of bleeding if they undergo tonsillectomy alone. Ear, Nose and Throat Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118670.php SinoFresh HealthCare, Inc. (OTCBB: SFSH) announced preliminary results today from a successful in vivo pilot study indicating that its patented SinoFresh® nasal spray was shown to be useful in controlling the MRSA "super-bug" in the nasal passages. This study utilized a recognized scientific model intended to demonstrate SinoFresh® nasal spray's ability to kill MRSA hiding in the nasal passages. MRSA / Drug Resistance Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118662.php As the new school year approaches, many parents are preparing their children by buying school supplies, new clothes, and organizing fall sporting events. But in order to help kids get a healthy head start to the school year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) also recommends taking a closer look at your child's health for common ear, nose, or throat-related health issues that might affect academic success. Hearing / Deafness Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118503.php More than 5 million children cope with the agonizing ache of ear infection annually, but a new discovery suggests damage to taste nerves caused by the common childhood ailment might increase the risk of obesity later in life, say University of Florida College of Dentistry researchers. Chronic ear infections appear to trigger a preference for high-calorie food, leading to increased consumption and excessive weight gain in adulthood, said Linda Bartoshuk, Ph.D. Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118319.php Ear infections are a painful rite of passage for many children. New research suggests the damage caused by chronic ear infections could be linked to people's preference for fatty foods, which increases their risk of being overweight as they age. Scientists from around the country presented their findings on this unexpected connection at the American Psychological Association's 116th Annual Convention here Thursday. Ear, Nose and Throat Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118220.php Consumers with hearing loss might think they are saving significantly more by purchasing over- the-counter hearing aids, but they most likely will be disappointed - or could be taking risks - when purchasing such aids, according to MSU research. Professor Jerry Punch of the Hearing / Deafness Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118175.php With more than half of all U.S. households affected by snoring, there is new hope for the enormous number of sleep-deprived snorers and their loved ones. Coming from Australia in the unexpected form of a sterling silver ring called the "Therapeutic Snore Ring. Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117668.php A pre-cancerous condition linked to chronic acid reflux often gets overlooked. Can the medical community do a better job intervening? Researchers from the Hutchinson-MRC Research Centre in Cambridge think so. In a review published in the inaugural issue of Disease Models & Mechanisms (DMM), http://dmm.biologists. Acid Reflux/GERD Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117377.php Parents of children with chronic cough may suffer from additional stress and worry beyond the normal stress of parenting. In a new study, Australian researchers administered questionnaires measuring anxiety, depression, stress, and burden of cough to 79 parents of 190 children who were newly referred for chronic cough. More than 80 percent of children had five or more doctor visits, and 53 percent had more than 10 visits. Respiratory / Asthma Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117169.php Deaf patients are now able to enjoy better access to GP services thanks to a new partnership between SignHealth - the healthcare charity for Deaf people - and EMIS, the UK's leading provider of GP systems. The charity's web-based SignTranslate communication program for Deaf people is being made available free of charge to all GP practices in England until 31st July 2009 - underpinned by one year of funding from SignHealth. Hearing / Deafness Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117054.php A new invited article in the August 2008 edition of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery calls on the U.S. medical community to develop a national consensus on ethical guidelines for physicians who care for patients, victims, and casualties of disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or terrorist attacks. The article, authored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery's Ethics Committee Chair, G. Aid / Disasters Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116931.php While summer is the time of year people like to spend most of their day outside, summer allergens keep many sinus sufferers from enjoying activities such as barbequing, hanging out at the pool and spending time in the park, to name a few. In fact, a new survey of more than 1,000 consumers shows that one-third of sinus sufferers say they miss or cut short social outings or business engagements because of their symptoms. Allergy Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116979.php It's not just bomb-sniffing dogs; animals everywhere rely on their sense of smell. Now, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Rockefeller University researchers show just how important olfaction is, proving that fruit flies with a normal sense of smell have a survival advantage over those that don't. The findings, to appear in the July 31 advance online issue of Current Biology, may be useful in controlling insect populations and reducing insect-borne disease. Biology / Biochemistry Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116488.php OctoPlus N.V. ("OctoPlus" or the "Company") (Euronext: OCTO), the drug delivery and development company, announces today that efficacy of OP-145, a novel therapy for the treatment of chronic middle ear infection (otitis media), was demonstrated in an interim analysis of the Phase II study. As a result, OctoPlus will close the study because its goal has been achieved. Ear, Nose and Throat Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116380.php A significant proportion of the population (around 5% of men and 2% of women) experiences breathing difficulties during sleep. In most cases, these respiratory disturbances consist of periodic breathing obstructions followed by sudden short awakenings (up to 60 times per hour in severe cases). The patient suffering this disorder, technically called obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS), is not aware of his/her abnormal sleep. Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116295.php Bayer is pleased to announce that today the European Medicines Agency's (EMEA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) proposed a labeling change for oral moxifloxacin for the treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis (AECB), Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) and Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in line with official European clinical guidelines. Respiratory / Asthma Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115659.php People who find it difficult to hear in complex situations with competing noise (such as one conversation among many) are also likely to suffer from mild memory impairment, according to a new study in the July issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Central auditory processing dysfunction is the term that researchers use for this type of hearing disorder. Hearing / Deafness Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115551.php Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announced that Schering-Plough K.K., the company's country operation in Japan, has received marketing approval for NASONEX(R) (mometasone furoate monohydrate) Nasal Spray 50mcg for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in adult patients.(1) NASONEX is an intranasal steroid that significantly improves nasal allergy symptoms when taken once each day. NASONEX is the first intranasal steroid to be approved in Japan for once-daily administration. Ear, Nose and Throat Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/115422.php Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announced that Schering-Plough K.K., the company's country operation in Japan, has received marketing approval for NASONEX(R) (mometasone furoate monohydrate) Nasal Spray 50mcg for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in adult patients.(1) NASONEX is an intranasal steroid that significantly improves nasal allergy symptoms when taken once each day. NASONEX is the first intranasal steroid to be approved in Japan for once-daily administration. Ear, Nose and Throat