Article
Immunology
Francesco Folino, Miriam Fattizzo, Luca Ruggiero, Martina Oriano, Stefano Aliberti, Francesco Blasi, Michele Gaffuri, Paola Marchisio, Sara Torretta
Summary: The study found a higher relative abundance of Dolosigranulum and Corynebacterium genera in the nasopharynx of healthy children compared to children with RAOM, showing a decreasing trend in relative abundance of these two pivotal genera through disease severity. This suggests the need for further research on the role of Dolosigranulum and Corynebacterium in regulating the healthy URT microbiota.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Michael E. Pichichero, Timothy J. Chapman, Peter Bajorski
Summary: The study revealed that otitis-prone children are more susceptible to respiratory infections, showing higher rates of pneumonia, acute sinusitis, and influenza compared to non-otitis-prone children. This increased susceptibility was present from 6 months to 5 years of age, indicating the importance of monitoring and managing respiratory infections in otitis-prone children.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Lei Xu, Josh Earl, Peter Bajorski, Eduardo Gonzalez, Michael E. Pichichero
Summary: The study found differences in the NP microbiome composition and alpha diversity of sOP children at 6 months old, which disappeared by 12 months old. It also identified 4 bacterial genera correlated with higher levels of inflammatory cytokines in the NP, which were less abundant in sOP children compared to AOM-free children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Sara Torretta, Pasquale Capaccio, Ilaria Coro, Samantha Bosis, Maria Elisabetta Pace, Pietro Tosi, Lorenzo Pignataro, Paola Marchisio
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Italy, otitis-prone children in Milan showed significant clinical improvement, with a decrease in acute otitis media episodes, otorrhea episodes, and antibiotic treatments when compared to the same period in 2019. Telemedicine assessment played a crucial role in maintaining patient care during the lockdown and led to unexpected positive outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Laura Lempinen, Anu Laulajainen-Hongisto, Antti A. Aarnisalo, Luis Bernardino, Heikki Peltola, Anne Pitkaranta, Tuula Pelkonen, Jussi Jero
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial etiology, hearing impairment, and outcome of childhood bacterial meningitis (BM) with or without otitis media (OM) in Angola. It was found that hearing impairment was common on day 7 of hospitalization, regardless of the presence of OM. Any hearing deficit on day 7 was associated with a higher risk of complicated or fatal clinical course.
Article
Immunology
Nader Shaikh, Alejandro Hoberman, Jack L. L. Paradise, Howard E. E. Rockette, Marcia Kurs-Lasky, Judith M. M. Martin
Summary: Through two separate clinical trials, we found that young children aged 6-23 months without nasopharyngeal colonization of either Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae may not need or can have a shortened duration of antibiotic treatment.
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Oren Ziv, Dana Adelson, Reem Sadeh, Sofia Kordeluk, Sabri El-Saied, Eugene Leibovitz, Mordechai Kraus, Daniel Kaplan
Summary: This retrospective cohort study showed that immunization with pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) significantly reduced the occurrence of recurrent acute otitis media (rAOM) in infants following an early episode of acute otitis media (AOM).
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Correction
Pediatrics
Sara Torretta, Pasquale Capaccio, Ilaria Coro, Samantha Bosis, Maria Elisabetta Pace, Pietro Bosi, Lorenzo Pignataro, Paola Marchisio
Summary: The surname of the co-author mentioned in the article was misspelled.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Su Young Jung, Dokyoung Kim, Dong Choon Park, Eun Hye Lee, Yong-Sung Choi, Jeewon Ryu, Sang Hoon Kim, Seung Geun Yeo
Summary: Otitis media is caused by various factors including infections, anatomo-physiological abnormalities, allergies, and environmental influences. This study highlights the immune responses in otitis media patients, focusing on antibodies and transcription factors produced by B cells, as well as the important functions of B cells in immune defense.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Su Young Jung, Dokyoung Kim, Dong Choon Park, Sung Soo Kim, Tong In Oh, Dae Woong Kang, Sang Hoon Kim, Seung Geun Yeo
Summary: Otitis media is mainly caused by upper respiratory tract infection and eustachian tube dysfunction. The expression of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) is closely related to the occurrence, recurrence, chronicization, and complications of otitis media, playing an important role in the early response to external antigens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shanila Ahmed, Syed Muhammad Mustahsan, Bushra Jamil, Faiza Ilyas
Summary: This article reports two cases of nasopharyngeal tuberculosis (NPTB) in Pakistan, which have not been reported before. NPTB is a rare disease even in high tuberculosis endemic areas, and its initial symptoms can easily be misdiagnosed.
JCPSP-JOURNAL OF THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PAKISTAN
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Janna-Maija Mattila, Emilia Thomas, Pasi Lehtinen, Tytti Vuorinen, Matti Waris, Terho Heikkinen
Summary: Influenza viruses infect millions of children each year, with young children at the highest risk for hospitalizations. However, most young children are treated as outpatients, and limited data is available on the burden of influenza in these children. Effective strategies are needed to prevent influenza, particularly in infants under 6 months of age, to reduce the burden of disease in this age group.
INFLUENZA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY VIRUSES
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Holly M. Frost, Timothy C. Jenkins, Thresia Sebastian, Sarah K. Parker, Amy Keith, Melanie Kurtz, Dana R. Fletcher, Michael L. Wilson, Samuel R. Dominguez
Summary: The study aimed to compare the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of nasopharyngeal (NP) qualitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to NP culture for common bacterial otopathogens in children with acute otitis media (AOM). The results showed that PCR had high sensitivity and negative predictive value, but lower specificity and positive predictive value compared to culture. PCR detected more organisms than culture. Therefore, NP PCR may be explored as a diagnostic tool for excluding otopathogens in AOM.
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Christina L. Elling, Melissa A. Scholes, Sven-Olrik Streubel, Eric D. Larson, Todd M. Wine, Tori C. Bootpetch, Patricia J. Yoon, Jennifer M. Kofonow, Samuel P. Gubbels, Stephen P. Cass, Charles E. Robertson, Herman A. Jenkins, Jeremy D. Prager, Daniel N. Frank, Kenny H. Chan, Norman R. Friedman, Allen F. Ryan, Regie Lyn P. Santos-Cortez
Summary: Variants in the FUT2 gene are associated with increased susceptibility to childhood otitis media and can lead to shifts in the middle ear and nasopharyngeal microbiotas. Carriers of pathogenic variants show differential gene expression, with increased load of potential otopathogens in the middle ear and decreased commensals in the nasopharynx.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexander E. Perl, Giovanni Martinelli, Jorge E. Cortes, Andreas Neubauer, Ellin Berman, Stefania Paolini, Pau Montesinos, Maria R. Baer, Richard A. Larson, Celalettin Ustun, Francesco Fabbiano, Harry P. Erba, Antonio Di Stasi, Robert Stuart, Rebecca Olin, Margaret Kasner, Fabio Ciceri, Wen-Chien Chou, Nikolai Podoltsev, Christian Recher, Hisayuki Yokoyama, Naoko Hosono, Sung-Soo Yoon, Je-Hwan Lee, Timothy Pardee, Amir T. Fathi, Chaofeng Liu, Nahla Hasabou, Xuan Liu, Erkut Bahceci, Mark J. Levis
Summary: The article contains errors in the numbers of patients receiving previous FLT3 inhibitor therapy and requires correction.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Veera Kainulainen, Sonja Elf, Petri Susi, Minna Maki, Anne Pitkaranta, Janne O. Koskinen, Riitta Korpela, Kevin E. Eboigbodin
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Reetta Holma, Reijo Laatikainen, Helena Orell, Heikki Joensuu, Katri Peuhkuri, Tuija Poussa, Riitta Korpela, Pia Osterlund
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stefania Noerman, Anton Klavus, Elina Jarvela-Reijonen, Leila Karhunen, Seppo Auriola, Riitta Korpela, Raimo Lappalainen, Urho M. Kujala, Sampsa Puttonen, Marjukka Kolehmainen, Kati Hanhineva
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hanne Salmenkari, Riitta Korpela, Heikki Vapaatalo
Summary: Inflammatory bowel diseases require new treatment options to control inflammation and fibrosis, and RAS inhibitors may be a cost-effective and effective alternative. While animal studies have shown the efficacy of RAS inhibitors in colitis, human data are still limited. Retrospective studies indicate that IBD patients using RAS inhibitors have a milder disease course and fewer hospitalizations.
BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elina Jarvela-Reijonen, Suvi Jarvinen, Leila Karhunen, Tiina Fohr, Tero Myllymaki, Essi Sairanen, Sanni Lindroos, Katri Peuhkuri, Maarit Hallikainen, Jussi Pihlajamaki, Sampsa Puttonen, Riitta Korpela, Miikka Ermes, Raimo Lappalainen, Urho M. Kujala, Marjukka Kolehmainen, Jaana Laitinen
Summary: The study found that better nocturnal recovery was associated with better diet quality, lower alcohol consumption, and possibly less intuitive eating.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tuulia Onali, Anne Kivimaki, Matti Mauramo, Tuula Salo, Riitta Korpela
Summary: Wild berries such as lingonberry and bilberry are rich in phytochemicals and demonstrate anticancer effects on digestive tract cancers. Studies indicate that these berries inhibit tumor formation and cancer cell growth in colorectal cancer, supporting their potential as antiproliferative and antitumor agents.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zan Pang, Hanna Launonen, Riitta Korpela, Heikki Vapaatalo
Summary: This study found that low sodium diet, dibutyryl-cAMP and Ang II can stimulate the local synthesis of aldosterone in the large intestine, similar to the adrenal glands.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hanna Launonen, Lotta Luiskari, Jere Linden, Aino Siltari, Hanne Salmenkari, Riitta Korpela, Heikki Vapaatalo
Summary: In this study, we examined the effect of the aldosterone synthase inhibitor FAD286 on intestinal inflammation. Contrary to expectations, FAD286 did not inhibit intestinal aldosterone synthesis and even exacerbated the signs of inflammation, indicating its harmful effects.
BASIC & CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Z. Pang, R. Korpela, H. Vapaatalo
Summary: In this study, the presence of the complete aldosterone production process from precursor corticosterone to final product aldosterone was detected in the murine large intestine. The enzyme activity of CYP11B2, involved in aldosterone synthesis, was higher in the large intestine compared to the small intestine, and increased during the dark period in the ileum and colon. The highest concentration of aldosterone was detected in the large intestine during the dark period. Overall, this study highlights the widespread presence of CYP11B2 enzyme activity throughout the intestine, with higher aldosterone production occurring in the large intestine during the dark period, and no differences observed between early and late light hours.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physiology
H. Launonen, Z. Pang, J. Linden, A. Siltari, R. Korpela, H. Vapaatalo
Summary: Aldosterone, the main mineralocorticoid, is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal cortex and regulates sodium and potassium balance. Recent studies show that aldosterone can be locally produced in tissues other than the adrenal cortex, such as the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and adipocytes. The research suggests that aldosterone may also be synthesized in the intestine.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Physiology
L. Varmavuori, H. Launonen, R. Korpela, H. Vapaatalo
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
L-U Suojanen, A. J. Ahola, S. Kupila, R. Korpela, K. H. Pietilainen
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Qingru Jiang, Veera Kainulainen, Iva Stamatova, Sok-Ja Janket, Jukka H. Meurman, Riitta Korpela
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Elina Jarvela-Reijonen, Sampsa Puttonen, Leila Karhunen, Essi Sairanen, Jaana Laitinen, Mikko Kolehmainen, Jussi Pihlajamaki, Urho M. Kujala, Riitta Korpela, Miikka Ermes, Raimo Lappalainen, Marjukka Kolehmainen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Physiology
L. Pasanen, H. Launonen, A. Siltari, R. Korpela, H. Vapaatalo, H. Salmenkari, R. A. Forsgard
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Adrian Williamson, Erica H. Mcardle, Hussein Jaffal
Summary: This study aims to describe the findings on drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in infants with laryngomalacia (LM). The results showed that DISE can identify obstruction at the level of the tongue base and complement the assessment of LM severity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tanya Chen, Melissa Lee, Evelyn Constantin, Joshua Gurberg, Lily HP. Nguyen
Summary: In the last two decades, there has been a high prevalence of funding and potential conflicts of interest in HSAT publications. Higher quality studies have increased in the last five years, but there still exists a lack of disclosure regarding funding or COI. There is a positive correlation between level of evidence and industry funding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Stephen I. Pelton, Saskia Hullegie, Amanda J. Leach, Paola Marchisio, Tal Marom, Vishakha Sabharwal, Nader Shaikh, Paula A. Tahtinen, Roderick P. Venekamp
Summary: This study aims to identify and synthesize key research advances in the preventative measures and medical and surgical treatment of uncomplicated otitis media (OM), as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OM management. The study found that there have been important advances in OM management in recent years, such as the effectiveness of video discharge instructions in reducing symptoms for parents of children with acute otitis media (AOM) and the efficacy of levofloxacin solution for treating chronic suppurative otitis media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Thomas L. Haupt, Earl H. Harley
Summary: This study analyzed head and neck injuries caused by BB guns among children under 18 treated in US emergency departments between 1993 and 2019. It found that younger children are at increased risk of hospital admission, and injuries to the eye and neck are strong predictors of hospitalization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Guy Faibish, Daniel Kaplan, Ariela Knaanie, Sabri Elsaeid, Oren Ziv
Summary: This study compared postoperative complication rates in pediatric cochlear implant candidates with and without otitis media with effusion (OME), and found that ventilation tube insertion for OME increased the rates of acute mastoiditis and chronic suppurative otitis media without cholesteatoma (CSOMWC).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Andrew T. Gabrielson, Julie Wei
Summary: A survey conducted among members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) found that pediatric otolaryngologists commonly experience work-related musculoskeletal pain and lack knowledge about surgical ergonomics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Alisha R. Pershad, Emily C. Knox, Rahul K. Shah, Habib G. Zalzal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Keerthana Rajanbabu, Sakthilakshmi Gunasekaran, Heramba Ganapathy Selvarajan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Austin D. Schafer, Megan Mcnutt, Amy Fulmer, Tran Bourgeois, Charles A. Elmaraghy
Summary: This study compared the risk of recurrent epistaxis in children treated with silver nitrate or electrocautery. The findings showed that patients treated with silver nitrate had significantly higher risk of recurrence compared to those treated with electrocautery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)