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Mussel Inspired Polymer Coating Reported
In the October 19 issue of the journal Science, NIDCR grantees and colleagues report they have developed an aqueous, dopamine-rich solution that, through simple dip coating of objects, forms versatile polymer coatings. Inspired by the composition of natural adhesive proteins in marine mussels, the scientists found their method of dopamine self polymerization formed thin, surface-adherent polydopamine coatings on a variety of inorganic and organic materials.
Source: NIDCR - Science News In Brief - December 18, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Study Examines Factors Associated With Survival In Advanced Laryngeal Cancer
Type of treatment, sex, race and insurance status are associated with survival rates among patients with advanced laryngeal cancer, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. About 10,000 U.S. men and women each year are diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, or voice box, according to background information in the article. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - December 18, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Genzyme Announces FDA Approval Of Thyrogen(R) For Use In Thyroid Cancer Ablation
Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental indication for Thyrogen(R) (thyrotropin alfa for injection) to be used in combination with radioiodine to ablate, or destroy, the remaining thyroid tissue in patients who have had their cancerous thyroids removed. Remnant ablation is a procedure that patients commonly undergo when being treated for thyroid cancer. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - December 18, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New CKS topics: Asthma, conjunctivitis, gingivitis, oral thrush and MI
The following Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) topics have been reviewed and converted to the Topic Review structure: • Asthma • Conjunctivitis — infective • Gingivitis and periodontitis • Herpes simplex — oral • MI—secondary prevention
Source: NeLM news - Cardiology - December 12, 2007 Category: Cardiology Tags: 3.1 Bronchodilators, 3.2 Corticosteroids, 12.3 Drugs acting on the oropharynx, 11.3 Anti-infective eye preparations, 2.10 Myocardial infarction and fibrinolysis, Myocardial Infarction, Dentistry, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, Ophthalmology, Bacter Source Type: news

New position paper on collaborative working between Teachers of the Deaf and Speech and Language Therapists
11/12/2007 After a series of meetings and discussions in both BATOD and RCSLT, a new position paper on collaborative working between Teachers of the Deaf and Speech and Language Therapists has been agreed
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - December 11, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

BSACI guidelines launched for the management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
11/12/2007 This guidance for the management of patients with allergic and non-allergic rhinitis has been prepared by the Standards of Care Committee (SOCC) of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI).
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - December 11, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Cold and flu advice
-As the nights begin to draw in, there seems to be a definite chill in the air. Winter has arrived and it's time to wrap up warm to protect yourself against the dreaded cold and flu (influenza).Colds and flu occur all year round, but seem to be most common in the winter months. No-one is quite sure why, but it may be because many people spend more time indoors, with closer contact between other people and are getting less fresh air.Unsurprisingly, colds are the most common upper respiratory illness in the UK. Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, which are highly contagious. They spread when people who are infected sne...
Source: NHS Direct News and health alerts - December 7, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

New Electronic Journal Head And Neck Pathology Founded By Springer
Springer announces the launch of a new quarterly publication Head and Neck Pathology. Published under the Humana Press imprint, the journal is the official organ of the North American Society for Head and Neck Pathology (NASHNP). It will be exclusively accessible online. After its launch in December 2007, it will be available free of charge for two years on http://www.springerlink.com/. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - December 6, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Placebo As Good As Common Treatments For Sinus Infections
A placebo is likely to be just as effective as common acute sinusitis treatments involving a topical steroid and an antibiotic, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 5th December issue. Sinus infection (acute sinusitis) is often diagnosed and treated without clinical information, even though it is a common clinical problem which has symptoms similar to those found in other illnesses, the authors explain. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - December 5, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Neither antibiotics nor local corticosteroid useful in acute sinusitis
Symptom course in acute sinusitis is unaffected by treatment with antibiotics, topical corticosteroid, or both, according to a controlled trial in a UK primary care setting. The authors of this study note that symptoms of acute sinusitis are commonly seen in primary care, although many cases - up to two-thirds - will not have a confirmed diagnosis. Such patients are very likely to be prescribed antibiotics despite equivocal evidence for efficacy. There is also some evidence that topical corticosteroid treatment may be beneficial, by reducing inflammation and thus enhancing drainage, nevertheless the evidence for benefit ...
Source: NeLM Headline News - December 4, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 12.2.1 Drugs used in nasal allergy, 5.1 Antibacterial drugs, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders Source Type: news

Is there any evidence of benefit of antibiotics in otitis media complicated by perforation of the TM?
The CKS guideline on acute otitis media [1]This lists people who may significantly benefit from antibiotics:"However, some children may significantly benefit from antibiotics. Consider prescribing antibiotics in the following children:All children aged 6 months and underChildren aged between 6 months and 2 years where the diagnosis is reasonably certainChildren older than 2 years where there are severe symptoms: - Moderate or severe ear pain (otalgia) with a fever of 39°C or above, or systemic features such as vomiting - Severe local signs, such as perforation with purulent discharge - Bilateral AOMA good c...
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - December 4, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Child health Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

When is it acceptable to give antibiotics in sore throat?
CKS (formerly PRODIGY) have a guideline on acute sore throat [1], they report:"Antibiotics are not indicated for most people with sore throat. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence recommends antibiotics in the following situations: - Features of marked systemic upset secondary to the acute sore throat - Unilateral peritonsillitis - A history of rheumatic fever - An increased risk from acute infection (such as a child with diabetes mellitus or immunodeficiency)If an antibiotic is indicated, phenoxymethylpenicillin or erythromycin (if the person is allergic to penicillin) is preferred.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - December 4, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

New Medical Device And Irrigation Solution Exhibits Promising Results In The Removal Of Bacterial Colonization In Chronic Sinus Infections
Results of a laboratory study published in the November issue of the American Journal of Rhinology suggest that pressurized irrigation of the sinuses in conjunction with a specially designed irrigation solution may offer new options to reduce bacteria associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). "Methods for Removing Bacterial Biofilms: In Vitro Study Using Clinical CRS Specimens," led by Martin Desrosiers, M.D. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 30, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Catch it, bin it, kill it
-In a new campaign, the Department of Health is highlighting how important good hygiene is in preventing the spread of germs. Washing your hands after sneezing and coughing will kill any germs that may be hanging aroundAnnoyingly, no-one can avoid getting a cold. It's something that happens to all of us at least a few times in our lives. But you can do several things to lower your chances of catching a cold or the flu. Plus, if you do catch something, you could help to prevent passing it to all of your friends and family. They'll certainly thank you for it!You may not know that germs can live for several hours after they'v...
Source: NHS Direct News and health alerts - November 28, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Naryx Pharma Announces Completion Of Enrollment Of A Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of SybryxTM For Chronic Sinusitis
Naryx Pharma, Inc., a leader in the development of new therapies for patients with chronic sinusitis, has completed enrollment of a 180 subject, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b trial of SybryxTM (tobramycin solution for nasal inhalation) for the treatment of chronic sinusitis in patients who have undergone previous sinus surgical procedures. The results of the trial will be announced after unblinding the data in the first quarter of 2008. Previously, the U.S. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 28, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

'Improving Access To Audiology Services' - Response from the profession
16/11/07 Despite the recent so called ‘Action Plan’ from the Department of Health, the professional body representing the UK’s audiologists remains concerned at the level of NHS care available for patients with hearing loss, tinnitus or balance disorders.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 27, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Scientists Identify Muscle Forming Cells
An NIDCR grantee and colleagues report for the first time that they have prospectively identified myogenic, or muscle-forming, endothelial cells in human skeletal muscle.
Source: NIDCR - Science News In Brief - November 26, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Study Finds Eyes "On The Nose", Australia
A Queensland University of Technology researcher has found that our eyes may be to blame for the higher than average rates of skin cancers found on our nose. Dr Benjamin Birt, who recently completed his PhD with QUT's Faculty of Science, found that high rates of basal cell carcinoma skin cancers on the sides of the nose could be due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation rays reflected off the eye. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 26, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

How soon after a child has a perforated ear drum, secondary to otitis media,is it safe to travel by air?
NHS Direct answered a question on flying with a perforated eardrum in August 2007. In their answer, they state:"Flying with a perforated eardrum should actually cause you less discomfort than if your eardrum is intact.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 22, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Causes Risks and Prevention Child health Ear nose and throat Source Type: news

FDA Approves Zyrtec For Nonprescription Use In Adults And Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved tablet, chewable tablet, and syrup formulations of Zyrtec (cetirizine HCl) for nonprescription use. The nonprescription drug is approved for the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies (sneezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat or nose) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. [click link for full article]
Source: Allergy News From Medical News Today - November 22, 2007 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy In Mild/moderate Throat Infection Cases May Not Be Worth It
For children with mild/moderate throat infection symptoms, tonsillectomy (removing the tonsils) may be more costly but not necessarily better than watchful waiting, according to an article in Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (JAMA/Archives), November issue. The authors explain that the removal of the tonsils (tonsillectomy), with or without adenoidectomy (removing the adenoids), is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Cold & flu advice
-As the nights begin to draw in, there seems to be a definite chill in the air. Winter has arrived and it's time to wrap up warm to protect yourself against the dreaded cold and flu (influenza).Colds and flu occur all year round, but seem to be most common in the winter months. No-one is quite sure why, but it may be because many people spend more time indoors, with closer contact between other people and are getting less fresh air.Unsurprisingly, colds are the most common upper respiratory illness in the UK. Both colds and flu are caused by viruses, which are highly contagious. They spread when people who are infected sne...
Source: NHS Direct News and health alerts - November 20, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Sinus Problems Are Treated Well With Safe, Inexpensive Treatment
An inexpensive, safe and easy treatment is an effective method for treating chronic nasal and sinus symptoms more effective, in fact, than commonly used saline sprays, according to a new study from University of Michigan Health System researchers. The study is the first of its kind to show greater efficacy of saline irrigation treatments versus saline spray for providing short-term relief of chronic nasal symptoms, the authors report. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Red Tide Cells Remain At Alabama Beaches
The Alabama Department of Public Health cautions the public that water samples collected this week on Baldwin County beaches indicate the presence of red tide cells and persons with respiratory problems or those experiencing symptoms of nose, throat or eye irritation should avoid the mist. Red tide results from a massive build-up of certain species of microscopic sea organisms known as dinoflagellates. [click link for full article]
Source: Water Quality / Air Quality News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2007 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Updated CKS topics: Aphthous ulcer, conjunctivitis, cough, gout and pneumococcal immunisation
The following Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) topics have been reviewed and converted to the Topic Review structure: • Aphthous ulcer • Allergic Conjunctivitis • Cough -acute with chest signs in children • Gout • Pneumococcal immunisations
Source: NeLM news - Musculoskeletal - November 14, 2007 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: 12.3.1 Drugs for oral ulceration and inflammation, 3.9 Cough preparations, 11.3.1 Antibacterials, 14.4 Vaccines and antisera, 10.1.4 Gout and cytotoxic-induced hyperuricaemia, Gout, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, Ophthalmology, Vaccination, Other r Source Type: news

What is the evidence for giving delayed antibiotic prescription to patients presenting with sore throat compared to instant prescription or no antibiotics?
In the 2007 update of a Cochrane review on delayed antibiotics for respiratory infections, Spurling et al note:"OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prescribing strategy of delayed antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections compared to immediate or no antibiotics for clinical outcomes, antibiotic use and patient satisfaction SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients of all ages defined as having an acute respiratory infection were included in which delayed antibiotics were compared to antibiotics used immediately or no antibiotics. Outcomes measured included clinical outcomes, antibiotic u...
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 14, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

What are the latest guidelines on ear syringing for ear wax removal, should we do this in surgery or not?
CKS (formerly PRODIGY) has a guideline on ear wax [1] that was recently updated. With regard to the management of ear was removal it states:"How should earwax be removed?Prescribe ear drops (e.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 14, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

New HTA on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the school entry hearing screen
14/11/07 Health Technology Assessment Vol.11 No.32, 2007
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 14, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New HTA - The effectiveness of early cochlear implantation for infants and young children with hearing loss
New Zealand Health Technology Assessment (NZHTA), 2007; NZHTA Technical Brief Series Vol.6 No.5
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 14, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New HTA - The effect of classroom sound field amplification and the effectiveness of otoacoustic emission hearing screening in school-age children
14/11/07 New Zealand Health Technology Assessment (NZHTA), 2007; NZHTA Technical Brief Series Volume 6 Number 3: 76
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 14, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Is there any evidence about flying with eustachian tube dysfunction? Does it increase your risk of a perforated ear drum?
eMedicine has a chapter 'Middle Ear, Eustachian Tube, Inflammation/Infection' [1], this states:"Patients with ETD must be careful when flying or diving because of the risk of barotrauma. Instruct patients with significant ETD to use oral and topical decongestants 30 minutes before landing.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 11, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Causes Risks and Prevention Ear nose and throat Source Type: news

New Tonsillectomy Technique Cuts Postoperative Complications By 47%
Results of an independent study published in the September 2007 issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery demonstrate that intracapsular tonsillectomies, which use a microdebrider to remove at least 90 percent of tonsil tissue while sparing the tonsil capsule, had lower incid [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - November 9, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

In patients (children and adults) with grommets and external otitis what would be the best treatment option considering the potential ototoxic effect of Aminoglycosides widely used otherwise?
Overall, we found little robust information to answer this question. The American Academy of Otolaryngology's clinical practice guideline on acute otitis externa states:"Non-Intact Tympanic Membrane: When the patient has a tympanostomy tube or known perforation of the tympanic membrane, the clinician should prescribe a non-ototoxic topical preparation.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 6, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Causes Risks and Prevention Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

New Cochrane Review - Wound drains following thyroid surgery
05/11/07 The Cochrane Library 2007 Issue 4
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 6, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New Cochrane Review - Vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction
05/11/07 The Cochrane Library 2007 Issue 4
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 6, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New Cochrane Review - Interventions for the treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers
05/11/07 The Cochrane Library Issue 4 2007
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 6, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

New Cochrane Review - Interventions for preventing voice disorders in adults
05/11/07 The Cochrane Library, 2007 Issue 4.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - November 6, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Looking to Nature to Coat Nanomaterials
In the September issue of the journal Nature Materials, NIDCR grantees and colleagues look to marine mussels for clues into designing a tough but flexible nanocoating that resists cracking under pressure.
Source: NIDCR - Science News In Brief - November 5, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

How long after a meatoplasty for a perforated eardrum must a patient wait before flying?
Unfortunately, we found relatively little information to answer this question. The American Aerospace Medical Association have published Medical Guidelines for Air Travel [1], this states:"Active conditions such as middle ear infections, effusions, recent procedures (tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, stapedectomy, endolymphatic shunt, labyrinthectomy, acoustic neuroma removal, nerve section via middle cranial fossa, or other otologic surgery) are contraindications to flight until released by an otolaryngologist.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - November 1, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Patient Support Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

Mechanisms For Sensitivity To The "Sweaty" Smell Of Isovaleric Acid
Some people are oblivious to the odor in the locker room after a game, while others wrinkle their noses at the slightest whiff of sweat. Research by Prof. Doron Lancet, research student Idan Menashe, and colleagues, published in this month's PLoS Biology, shows that this difference is at least partly genetic. Our sense of smell often takes a back seat to our other senses, but humans can perceive up to 10,000 different odors. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - October 29, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Removal of Objects From Ears, Nose, or Throat of Children Reviewed
The authors suggest a variety of approaches to remove objects, such as beads or small toys, from the ears, nose, or throat of children who present to the primary care setting. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 26, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

What is the evidence for theophylline in improving anosmia? (age related) - as quoted by Dr Le Fanu in the telegraph recently?
On the 1st October 2007, Dr Le Fanu writing in the Telegraph stated:"Meanwhile, for those troubled by the opposite (and almost equally distressing) problem of loss of smell, Dr Henkin advises that the drug theophylline can restore it though one to three months of treatment may be necessary" [1]Unfortunately, the author did not provide further details of the study or studies he was referring to in his article. We searched the NLH ENT and Audiology Specialist Library as well as the TRIP and Medline databases but found no robust information to support the use of theophylline in the treatment of anosmia.
Source: NLH Question Answering Service - October 25, 2007 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ear nose and throat Treatment and Disease Management Source Type: news

The Oral Cancer Foundation Urges HPV Vaccination For Males
On the heels of a study published this month in the journal Cancer, and recent supporting science related to HPV and oral cancer in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Oral Cancer Foundation is urging researchers to expedite investigations on the safety of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for males, and the FDA to fast track the approval once scientific due diligence has been accomplished. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - October 25, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Bottled Water, Fluoride Intake, and Risk of Decay in Young Children
NIDCR sponsored researchers determined that children who frequently drank bottled water did have significantly lower fluoride intakes than those who did not. However, they found that less than 10 percent of their cohort of 413 children frequently drank bottled water, and "no conclusive evidence of an association with increased caries" was found by age nine.
Source: NIDCR - Science News In Brief - October 23, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

Researchers Seek Subphenotypes for Oral Clefts
NIDCR-supported researchers propose that the improper development of the lateral incisor may suggest incomplete forms of bilateral clefts of the lip.
Source: NIDCR - Science News In Brief - October 19, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

AAO-HNSF Host To "Otolaryngology In The Service Of Peace"
On September 19, 2007, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) hosted a Canada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO) symposium during its Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. During the presentation, an invited panel described CISEPO's multi-year international development work that facilitates cooperation among Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian health professionals in the service of peace. [click link for full article]
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today - October 19, 2007 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news

FDA revises drug labelling of erectile dysfunction drugs to warn of risk of hearing loss
The FDA has announced revisions to labels for tadalafil (Cialis®), vardenafil (Levitra®) and sildenafil (Viagra®) to warn of the potential risk of sudden hearing loss. The same labelling changes will also apply to Revatio® (sildenafil) used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, after reports that a small number on this treatment had experienced sudden hearing loss, sometimes accompanied by ringing in the ears and dizziness. A case report in the April 2007 issue of the Journal of Laryngology & Otology involving sudden hearing loss in a man taking Viagra had prompted the agency to search its Adv...
Source: NeLM Headline News - October 18, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 7.4.5 Drugs for erectile dysfunction, Erectile dysfunction, Adverse Drug Reactions, Tinnitus, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, Food & amp; Drug Administration (FDA) Source Type: news

BMJ editorial: Inherited predisposition to aminoglycoside induced ototoxicity
In conclusion the authors recommend that “the true prevalence of the mutation in the UK be ascertained to determine the cost effectiveness of screening everyone prescribed aminoglycoside antibiotics. In the meantime, patients who are likely to receive multiple courses of aminoglycosides, for example, patients with leukaemia and newborns admitted to special care baby units, should be screened. Genetic testing needs to be turned around rapidly, and consideration should be given to using an alternative antibiotic until the result of genetic testing is known.”
Source: NeLM Headline News - October 18, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 5.1.4 Aminoglycosides, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, Adverse Drug Reactions Source Type: news

Updated Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Infertility, lacerations, Meniere’s disease, otitis externa and nausea and vomiting in palliative care
The following PRODIGY guidance topics have been reviewed and converted into Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) available from the link above. • Infertility • Lacerations • Meniere's disease • Otitis externa • Palliative cancer care — nausea and vomiting
Source: NeLM Headline News - October 17, 2007 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: 7.1 Drugs used in obstetrics, 5.1 Antibacterial drugs, 4.6 Drugs used in nausea and vertigo, Obstetrics & amp; Gynaecology, Dermatology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders, Nausea and vomiting, Clinical guidelines, PRODIGY Source Type: news

Accentia Announces Results of Market Survey on Chronic Sinusitis Based on Responses From 750 ENT Specialists
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 17, 2007 - Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABPI) announces the results of a market research study conducted with ear, nose, and throat specialists (ENTs or otolaryngologists), concerning their...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - October 17, 2007 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news