Does this child have acute otitis media?

Article Abstract:

An eardrum that is red, cloudy, bulging, or immobile may be a sign that a child has an ear infection called otitis media, according to researchers who analyzed six studies that evaluated physical signs and symptoms of otitis media. Otitis media is the most common condition affecting young children, costing the US health care industry $5 billion each year. More than 80% of all children have had otitis media by the age of three.

Diagnosis, Otitis media

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Do opiates affect the clinical evaluation of patients with acute abdominal pain?

Article Abstract:

The impact of opiate analgesics on the rational clinical examination and operative decision for patients with acute abdominal pain is determined. The results have shown that opiate administration might alter the physical examination findings, but these changes result in no significant increase in management errors.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Narcotic Analgesic Preparations, Patient outcomes, Opioids, Dosage and administration, Abdominal pain, Drug overview

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Comparison of Cefuroxime With or Without Intranasal Fluticasone for the Treatment of Rhinosinusitis; The CAFFS Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (Original Contribution)

Article Abstract:

Adding an inhaled corticosteroid to antibiotic therapy may be beneficial in treating sinus infections, according to a study of 88 patients. In this study, inhaled fluticasone was compared to a placebo and all patients received xylometazoline and cefuroxime.

Evaluation, Sinusitis, Inhaled medication, Fluticasone

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