Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Apparatus And Method For Characterization Of Acute Otitis Media", for Approval (USPTO 20240000421).

A patent application has been submitted by OtoNexus Medical Technologies Inc. for an apparatus and method to characterize acute otitis media (AOM). AOM is a common condition in children that can lead to hearing loss and delays in speech and language development if left untreated. Current diagnostic methods for AOM are invasive and have limited accuracy, leading to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The patent application describes a device that uses ultrasound and acoustic waves to determine the presence and type of fluid in the middle ear, providing a more accurate diagnosis of AOM. [Extracted from the article]