While the results presented are not entirely persuasive there is evidence that the 50 mg/mL dose may be beneficial when considering Group IV, TT. Given the shortcomings in the methods discussed above and the small size of our samples it seems that continued investigation with betahistine is warranted, especially in light of information from the National Ambulatory Medical Care survey. This survey showed that rates of otitis media visits in the ER significantly dropped from 1995-1996 to 2005-2006, but the proportion of visits that result in antibiotic prescriptions has remained constant around 80% of cases in the same time period suggesting alternative treatment options for otitis media should be further assessed (Grijalva et al., 2009).
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CURRICULUM VITAE JAMES DAVID WILSON
[email protected] Born 1989 Permanent Address: 901 Mill Road Goldsboro, NC 27534 Cell: 919-920-6594
EDUCATION Boston University School of Medicine
M.S. Candidate, Medical Sciences Expected: May 2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. Biology, B.A. Chemistry
Cognitive Science Minor May 2012
CLINICAL AND LAB EXPERIENCE
UNC School of Medicine; Department of Otolaryngology/HNS Research Assistant
Chapel Hill, NC July 2014-Present
Central Dermatology Center.
Medical Office Assistant Chapel Hill, NC
October 2012-July 2013
UNC McAllister Heart Institute; Runge Lab Research Assistant
Chapel Hill, NC May 2011-May 2012
UNC Hospitals Emergency Department Aide
Chapel Hill, NC
January 2011-May 2011