Chicago, IL – Leading experts in the study of hair cells and hearing loss will discuss state-of-the art developments in determining the genetic and environmental factors that cause Age-Related Hearing Impairment (ARHI) at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Chicago, IL.
ARHI, also known as presbycusis, is the most common sensory impairment disorder in the elderly, affecting nearly 1 in 3 people between the ages of 65 and 75. It affects both ears equally due to gradual changes in the inner ear, causing the structure of the ear to become less responsive to sound waves.
The discussion will focus on recent advances in basic science and how they can be translated to help prevent ARHI, especially with regards to inner ear hair cell loss.
Title: Fading Away: The Genetics of Age-Related Hearing Loss/Presbycusis
Presenters: John S. Oghalai, MD (moderator); Rick A. Friedman, MD, PhD
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 8:30-9:00 am (all times CDT)
Information for the Media:
The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO newsroom will be located in Room 265, Lakeside Level 2, McCormick Place Convention Center. Hours of operation: Saturday, September 20, 12 pm to 5 pm; Sunday - Tuesday, September 21 - 23, 7:30 am to 5 pm; and Wednesday, September 24, 7:30 am to 2 pm. The newsroom serves as a work space for credentialed members of the media and credentialed public relations staff. The newsroom is managed and staffed by the AAO-HNS Communications Unit. Please see the AAO-HNS website for media credentialing requirements for the event.
About the AAO-HNS
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (http://www.entnet.org), one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents more than 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy serves its members by facilitating the advancement of the science and art of medicine related to otolaryngology and by representing the specialty in governmental and socioeconomic issues. The organization's vision: "Empowering otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care."
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