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New Technology to treat ear infections

New Technology to treat ear infections. What is an Ear Infection?. Three main types of ear infections Acute otitis media (AOM) Otitis media with effusion (OME) Otits externa (Swimmer’s Ear) They can be caused by certain forms of bacteria

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New Technology to treat ear infections

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  1. New Technology to treat ear infections

  2. What is an Ear Infection? • Three main types of ear infections • Acute otitis media (AOM) • Otitis media with effusion (OME) • Otitsexterna (Swimmer’s Ear) • They can be caused by certain forms of bacteria • Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilusinfluenzae, and Moraxellacatarrhalis • Viruses can also cause these particular types of ear infections • Respiratory syncitial virus, rhinovirus, influenzae viruses, and adenoviruses • Exposure to irritants or allergens can also effect the ear

  3. Iphone accessory can detect ear infections • Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have developed a Remotoscope • It is an accessory that turns an iPhone into an ear-inspecting otoscope so doctors can treat children remotely for ear infections • This attachment takes photos of children's ear and allows the doctor to monitor the progress of the infection • The doctor would then be able to prescribe antibiotics only if needed to prevent the growth of bacterial infections • This would reduce the risk of these bacteria developing antibiotic resistance

  4. Remotoscope trials • The remotoscope is currently undergoing clinical trials. • Researchers hope to publish the results by the end of the year • There is not yet a given release date for when consumers can acquire the device. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_ccTpwgA8&feature=player_embedded&noredirect=1

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