First recognized as a distinct condition in the mid-1800s, this disease has been incorrectly called by many different names, including Ritter’s disease or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Only recently was its cause discovered to be a toxin-pr.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 05.18.09 | No Comments
A new vaccine approved in 2000 to prevent invasive pneumococcal diseases in infants and toddlers, diseases that can cause brain damage and, in rare cases, death. The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is not indicated for use in adults or.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 03.7.09 | 1 Comment
An infection of the prominent bone behind the ear (mastoid bone) usually as a result of an EAR INFECTION. Mastoiditis usually affects children and can sometimes lead to HEARING PROBLEMS. This disease has become uncommon since the widespread.. Read More
Health and Wellness | 02.2.09 | No Comments
The common name for otitis media, this is an infection involving the middle ear (that cavity between the eardrum and the inner ear). A middle ear infection can produce pus or fluid and cause hearing loss. While an ear infection is painful, .. Read More
Health and Wellness | 12.26.08 | No Comments
There are a number of ear conditions that may plague a child’s life, including SWIMMER’S EAR, EAR INFECTION, EARACHE, and MIDDLE EAR BAROTRAUMA. Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s ear is a painful infection in the delicate skin of the oute.. Read More
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