Tympanostomy-Tube Placement No Better for Recurrent Otitis Media
Rate of episodes of acute otitis media not significantly lower with tympanostomy-tube placement versus medical management
Otitis Media
Otiprio Approved for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa
Otiprio is a sterile, preservative-free, otic suspension that is administered as a single-dose to the external ear canal of each affected ear by a healthcare professional.
Increased Risk of Perforation with Certain Antibiotic Ear Drops
Researchers found that in the study cohort of 96,595 children, those exposed to quinolone ear drops had an increased risk of perforation
Watchful Waiting Cost-Effective for Acute Otitis Media
Doctors conducted a retrospective review of a random selection of 250 patients aged ≤18 years with AOM in the emergency department.
Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone More Effective for AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
Acute Otitis Media Outcomes Examined with Reduced- vs. Standard-Duration Antibiotics
They measured the rates of clinical response on the basis of signs and symptomatic response, recurrence, nasopharyngeal colonization, and episode outcomes.
Antibiotic/Steroid Combo Ear Drop Now Available
Laboratorios SALVAT S.A. and Arbor announced the launch of Otovel (ciprofloxacin and fluocinolone) otic solution, the first antibiotic and steroid combination ear drop available in sterile, preservative-free single-dose vials.
Increased Vaccinations, Breastfeeding Linked to Less Ear Infections in Babies
In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers suggested that increased breastfeeding, vaccine administration, and lower rates of smoking may be major factors in the reduced rate of ear infections in babies.
Inflammation Could Up Risk of Hearing Loss With Antibiotic
Inflammation from bacterial infections may increase susceptibility to aminoglycoside-linked hearing impairment by increasing the uptake of the antibiotic into the inner ear.
An Alternative Treatment for Otitis Media With Effusion?
Procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes
