Key messages We are uncertain whether surgery to remove the adenoids (adenoidectomy) improves hearing for children with glue ear, because the evidence is not robust. Adenoidectomy may slightly reduce ...

What is OME? Otitis media with effusion (OME, sometimes called 'glue ear') is a common condition affecting young children. Fluid collects in the middle ear, causing hearing impairment. As a result of ...

Background: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common clinical problem with described investigation pathways. While thoracic ultrasound (TUS) has been shown to be accurate in pleural fluid ...