Abstract
A major goal of all of our studies is to prevent the disease and its complications and sequelae, which may be either medical or psychosocial. The former are comparatively easy to document as they can be studied by physical examination, and radiographic and audiometric means. The latter, psychosocial, are very complex and involve more suggestive measurements; hence, there are not as much hard data available. We have initiated an analysis of the literature, and have consulted experts in experimental design to advise us regarding the most appropriate approach to studying these aspects of otitis media.
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