Gene Linked to ‘Glue Ear’ Identified
Researchers identified a key driver of susceptibility to "glue ear" in individuals with Down syndrome, paving the way for targeted therapies to address hearing loss.
Researchers identified a key driver of susceptibility to "glue ear" in individuals with Down syndrome, paving the way for targeted therapies to address hearing loss.
Researchers have discovered a gene region that raises a child's risk for middle ear infection, known to doctors as acute otitis media (AOM). The finding may offer clues to helping develop more effective treatments to prevent one of the most common and painful childhood illnesses.