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Acute Otitis Media: Clinical Guidance for Diagnosis and Treatment
CME Dr Ellen Wald shares her expertise on this common pediatric topic.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, April 2012
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Antimicrobial Treatment of Acute Otitis Media May Be Helpful in Children
Although watchful waiting vs antibiotics for treatment of acute otitis media in children is controversial, 2 randomized trials suggest benefit from antibiotics.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2011
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media in Children Reviewed
Otoscopy is critical to an accurate diagnosis of acute otitis media; antibiotics are modestly more effective than no treatment but cause adverse effects in 4% to 10% of children.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2010
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Seasonal Ear Infections: Winter Otitis in Children
Winter will soon be upon us, which means colder temperatures; upper respiratory infections and ear infections will be on the rise.
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, October 2010
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Exclusive Breast-Feeding for 6 Months May Protect Infants Against Infections
Exclusive, but not partial, breast-feeding for 6 months may protect infants against common infections and reduce the frequency and severity of infectious episodes.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2010
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Short-Course vs Long-Course Antibiotics Reviewed for AOM
The risk for treatment failure was slightly higher at 1 month after the initiation of short-course vs long-course antibiotics for acute otitis media.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2010
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AAP Issues Statement on Cochlear Implants in Children
A statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics on cochlear implants in children covers surgical site infections and prevention and treatment of acute otitis media and meningitis.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, July 2010
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Symptoms Alone Do Not Predict Acute Otitis Media in Young Children
A Finnish study shows that symptoms and symptom-based scores poorly differentiate young children with acute otitis media from those with only respiratory tract infection.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2010
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CDC Advisory Panel Recommends Use of Newly Approved Pneumococcal Vaccine
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to replace Prevnar with Prevnar 13, which provides broader protection for young children against pneumococcal diseases.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2010
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Management of Acute Otitis Media Without Antibiotics Has Not Increased
Although the 2004 AAP and AAFP clinical practice guideline on acute otitis media allowed for observation without initial antibiotic therapy, "watchful waiting" has not increased since 2004.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2010
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A 14-Year-Old Girl With Purulent Ear Discharge and Double Vision
CME A 14-year-old girl presents to the ED with a 2-week history of ear pain and discharge. Swelling and tenderness behind the left ear lobe, with discharge from the ear, are noted. What is the diagnosis?
Medscape CME Case Presentations, August 2009
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Managing Summer Ear Infections
In this clinical anthology, 3 expert otolaryngologists provide insights into the common and uncommon forms of otitis that occur during the summer months.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, July 2009
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Microbial Interactions During Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
CME Bacterial colonization of the nasopharynx is an important public health issue among children. The current study examines factors that affect bacterial colonization during upper respiratory infection in children.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2008
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Microbial Interactions During Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
CME Bacterial colonization of the nasopharynx is an important public health issue among children. The current study examines factors that affect bacterial colonization during upper respiratory infection in children.
Emerging Infectious Diseases, September 2008
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AOM Management Guidelines Revisited
In this era of increasing resistance to antibiotics, the guidelines address optimal approaches to management, including watchful waiting for some patients.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2006
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Highlights of Pediatric Academic Societies' 2006 Annual Meeting
Information you can use: clinically focused updates reviewing the 2004 AOM management guidelines, and the identification and management of adolescents at risk for suicide.
Medscape Pediatrics, July 2006
