September 7, 2012
AAO-HNSF 2012 Daily Miniseminars Highlights
Embargoed until the time/day of each miniseminar
Sunday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 12
Alexandria, VA — Ear, nose, throat, and head and neck physicians from around the world will gather to share the latest scientific research and industry insights at the 2012 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
Reporters will have access to the latest research and clinical advances in the field of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Miniseminar highlights include the latest research on aging, facial plastic surgery, sleep apnea, chronic rhinosinusitis, and management of hearing loss.
The meeting will feature approximately 100 miniseminars, 250 scientific sessions, 445 posters, and 350 instruction course hours for attendees. For more information on our upcoming miniseminars, please review below the scientific presentations on a variety of topics. Sunday, September 9, 2012
The Misdiagnoses of Aging
Category: General Otolaryngology
Robert T. Sataloff, MD (moderator); Karen M. Kost, MD; Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, MD; Michael J. Pitman, MD; David E. Eibling, MD; Brian J. McKinnon, MD
Date/Time: Sunday, September 9, 2012; 10:30 am – 11:50 am
"The Misdiagnoses of Aging" miniseminar illustrates the potential misdiagnoses of aging and highlights the management of common geriatric symptoms. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P19.2.full.pdf+html
Monday, September 10, 2012
Challenging Cough Cases: A New Frontier in Otolaryngology
Category: General Otolaryngology
Kenneth W. Altman, MD (moderator); John H. Krouse, MD, PhD; Amber U. Luong, MD; Todd A. Loehrl, MD; Thomas L. Carroll, MD; Jean Abitol, MD
Date/Time: Monday, September 10, 2012; 8:00 am – 9:20 am
Acute and chronic cough are responsible for three percent of ambulatory medical visits, impaired quality of life, and over-the-counter self-medication expenses in excess of $3.6 billion in the United States. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P16.3.full.pdf+html
CHAT: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Adenotonsillectomies for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Category: Pediatric Otolaryngology
Susan L. Garetz, MD (moderator); Lisa M. Elden, MD; J. Paul Willging, MD; Dwight T. Jones, MD; Ron B. Mitchell, MD
Date/Time: Monday, September 10, 2012; 9:30 am – 10:20 am
New research at the annual meeting will discuss adenotonsillectomies in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P28.2.full.pdf+html
Practice-Based Research in Your Practice
Category: Business of Medicine
Debara L. Tucci, MD (moderator); Kristine A. Schulz, MD; Jerry M. Schreibstein, MD; David L. Witsell, MD
Date/Time: Monday, September 10, 2012; 9:30 am – 10:20 am
What are the basics of practice-based research? Join an interactive discussion with your peers in this miniseminar on the challenges and benefits of incorporating research into your practice. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P13.3.full.pdf+html
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Global Health 2012: Our Academy around the World
Category: Business of Medicine
Gregory W. Randolph, MD (moderator); James L. Netterville, MD; Rodney P. Lusk, MD; David W. Kennedy, MD; K.J. Lee, MD; Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Ed (Hon.); James E. Saunders, MD; Nancy L. Snyderman, MD; J. Pablo Stolovitzky, MD; Johan J. Fagan, MBChB, FRCORL (SA); Jaime Fandino Izundegui, MD; Bernard G. Fraysse, MD; George Muhlfay, MD; Kenglu Tan, MD; Ngoc Dung Nguyen Thi, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 8:00 am – 10:30 am
Specialty experts will present an international symposium focused on Academy relations and activities in a variety of key regions around the globe. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P11.4.full.pdf+html
Evidence-Based Post-Operative Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Category: Rhinology/Allergy
Jivianne T. Lee, MD (moderator); Joseph Han, MD (moderator); Peter H. Hwang, MD; Scott P. Stringer, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 9:30 am – 10:20 am
"Evidence-Based Post-Operative Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis" will discuss the many treatment options for chronic rhinosinusitis from an evidence-based perspective. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P31.3.full.pdf+html
The Difficult Wound: Prevention and Management
Category: Head and Neck Surgery
Donald T. Weed, MD (moderator); Joshua D. Hornig, MD; Urjeet Patel, MD; D. Gregory Farwell, MD; Douglas B. Chepeha, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 10:30 am – 11:50 am
Strategies for preventing and managing difficult wounds will be discussed in this case based, interactive miniseminar. http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P23.2.full.pdf+html
Robotics in Otolaryngology: Can We Afford It?
Category: General Otolaryngology
Ravi N. Samy, MD (moderator); Brian J. McKinnon, MD; Robert F. Labadie, MD; Bert W. O'Malley, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 10:30 am – 11:50 am
Robotics has a significant role in numerous surgical disciplines, including otolaryngology. Although there has been significant growth and impact of robotics in the field of otolaryngology, challenges and hurdles of how to afford this technology remain. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P17.3.full.pdf+html
Finding Balance in a Surgical Career
Category: Business of Medicine
Lawrence M. Simon, MD (moderator); Ayesha N. Khalid, MD (moderator); Sujana S. Chandrasekhar, MD; Anthony E. Magit, MD; Timothy L. Smith, MD, MPH;
Lizabeth F. Clarke, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2012; 10:30 am – 11:50 am
This miniseminar will focus on maintaining work-life balance as a physician, and strategies for maximizing time efficiency. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P11.3.full.pdf+html
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Rapid Review: The Guidelines in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Category: Pediatric Otolaryngology
Jennifer J. Shin, MD (moderator); Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH; Seth R. Schwartz, MD, MPH; Ron B. Mitchell, MD; Debra G. Weinberger, MD
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2012; 8:00 am – 9:20 am
This miniseminar will examine AAO-HNSF clinical practice guidelines in pediatric otolaryngology. Key action statements, potential controversies, implementation strategies, and challenges will be discussed More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P30.1.full.pdf+html
Imaging Update: What's New, What's Used, and What Works
Category: Head and Neck Surgery
Michael G. Moore, MD (moderator); Lisa A. Orloff, MD; Jonas T. Johnson, MD; Christine G. Gourin, MD
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2012; 9:30 am – 10:20 am
This interactive miniseminar will discuss imaging modalities useful in the assessment of patients with benign and malignant neoplasms of the head and neck. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P21.3.full.pdf+html
Military Otolaryngology and Blast Injuries
Category: General Otolaryngology
Michael S. Xydakis, MD (moderator); Michael E. Hoffer, MD; Travis J. Pfannenstiel, MD
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2012; 8:00 am – 9:20 am
Sports and other impact injuries are a significant public health concern, and this miniseminar discusses the diagnosis of brain injury and the role of the military otolaryngology surgeon in treating blast injuries. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P17.2.full.pdf+html
Getting Published: What's New, What Works
Category: General Otolaryngology
Richard M. Rosenfeld, MD, MPH (moderator); Courtney Pugh; Eileen M. Cavanagh, MPS; Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD; Jeanne McIntyre, CAE
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2012; 9:30 am – 10:20 am
This miniseminar will provide helpful tips on getting published in medical journals and discuss trends and new topics in biomedical publishing. The session will emphasize explicit strategies to help authors successfully navigate the editorial peer review process from several viewpoints: publisher, editor in chief, managing editor, peer reviewer, and media experts. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P16.4.full.pdf+html
Management of Presbycusis: Central and Peripheral
Category: Otology/Neurotology
Kourosh Parham, MD (moderator); George A. Gates, MD; Robert T. Sataloff, MD; Frank R. Lin, MD; Daniel H. Coelho, MD
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2012; 8:00 am – 9:20 am
The growing geriatric population faces an increase in hearing loss and cognitive decline. This miniseminar discusses central auditory testing, a simple cognitive test to assist aural rehabilitation. More, http://oto.sagepub.com/content/147/2_suppl/P26.4.full.pdf+html
Information for the Media
The AAO-HNSF 2012 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO newsroom will be located in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, Room 204C. Hours of operation: Saturday, September 8, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Sunday – Tuesday, September 9 - 11, 8:00 am - 5 pm; and Wednesday, September 12, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. The newsroom serves as a work space for credentialed members of the news media. The newsroom is staffed by the AAO-HNS Communications Business Unit. Please see the AAO-HNS website for media credentialing requirements, http://media.wyndhamjade.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao12/docs/pressguidelines.pdf
To register for the AAO-HNSF 2012 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, please visit our website at www.entnet.org/annual_meeting.
About the AAO-HNS
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents nearly 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."
Contact Information
Mary Stewart
Phone: 703-535-3762
Email: mstewart@entnet.org