Ear Infections Can Lead to Neurological Complications

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Ear Infections Can Lead to Neurological Complications

MAYWOOD, IL – While antibiotics have greatly reduced the dangers of ear infections, serious neurological complications, including hearing loss, facial paralysis, meningitis and brain abscess still occur, according to an article in the journal Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. The article was written by Loyola Medicine otolaryngologists Michael Hutz, MD, Dennis Moore, MD, and Andrew […]

Urine of Kidney Disease Patients Contains Diverse Mix of Bacteria

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Urine of Kidney Disease Patients Contains Diverse Mix of Bacteria

MAYWOOD, IL – The urine of kidney disease patients contains a diverse mix of bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago. The bacteria diversity generally was higher among kidney patients who also experienced urinary urgency (sudden, urgent need to urinate). The study findings […]