Risk of bacterial meningitis in children with cochlear implants
Article Abstract:
Cochlear implants used to treat hearing disorders can cause bacterial meningitis in some children, especially if the implant contains a positioner that pushes the electrode against the cochlea. In a study of 4,264 children who had a cochlear implant, 26 developed bacterial meningitis. This is 30 times higher than the rate among children in the general population. Cochlear implants that contain positioners were recalled in the US in July, 2002.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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Cochlear implants
Article Abstract:
Surgeons who place a cochlear implant into a patient's ear should practice good infection control techniques to prevent meningitis. The patient should receive the pneumococcal vaccine before surgery and children should receive the Hib vaccine. Meningitis is an inflammation and infection of the brain.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2003
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Use of selective serotinin-uptake inhibitors in pregnancy and the risk of birth defects
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The prescription and use of the anti depressant serotonin, its risks and benefits to pregnant and women during reproductive age, with possibilities of congenital heart defects to the foetus are discussed.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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