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Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO September 26-29, 2010, Boston, MA

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Current Press Releases

November 2009

Commentary Warns of Unexpected Consequences of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use in Reflux Disease

October 2009

AAO-HNS Opposes Proposed Michigan Tax on Physicians

AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO Information

Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD Named President of the AAO-HNS

J. Regan Thomas, MD Named President-Elect of the AAO-HNS

Gavin Setzen, MD Named Chair of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors

New Research Releases from the 2009 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
 
Obese children at significantly greater risk for post-adenotonsillectomy complications

Depression a common consequence of chronic rhinosinusitis

Vaccines have not curbed rate of ear infection complications

Air quality improvements over the last decade may be a factor in fewer ear infections

Electrosurgical devices, lasers cited as most common igniters of operating room fires

Oropharyngeal cancer patients experience post-surgery sleep apnea

Drivers of convertibles may be at risk for noise-induced hearing loss

Genetic mutation a strong indicator of age-related hearing loss risk

 

Higher folates, not antioxidants, can reduce hearing loss risk in men

New recommendations on hoarseness for primary care physicians

Nonallergic rhinitis symptoms more severe than allergic rhinitis

Regional variation in rhinosinusitis shows southerners, women most frequent outpatients

Men nearly 3 times as likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss

Nose job recipients may want to consider chin augmentation as well

Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis have increased incidence of other chronic illnesses

Hoarseness predominates in vocal health issues for inner city children

Stress, fatigue plague patients with allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea

Photodynamic therapy effective for certain head and neck cancers

Brazilians judge facial beauty differently than North Americans

Radiofrequency energy technique as effective as tonsillectomy surgery

Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for dizziness, balance issues

Minimally invasive procedure effective for treating snoring

Cosmetic eyelid surgery can boost quality of life for patients

Curcumin may inhibit nicotine-induced activation of head and neck cancers

Alternative medicine use increasing for patients suffering with chronic rhinosinusitis

Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions

Battery ingestion not uncommon in children; caregivers and physicians need education

Prompt diagnosis of ear infections can improve outcome for organ transplant recipients

 

September 2009
 National Guideline Released for the Treatment of Hoarseness

August 2009
 World's Largest Gathering of Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctors to Convene in San Diego, October 4-7, 2009

Benefits from Upper Airway Surgery for Sleep Apnea Found to Equal CPAP

July 2009
 Nation's ENT Surgeons Respond to President Obama's Press Briefing Remarks on Tonsillectomy Procedures

Common Antibacterial Treatment Linked to Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

June 2009
 Nation's ENT Physicians Respond to Disappointing and Misleading Statement By Leading Audiologist Association

AAO-HNS Releases Novel Clinical Practice Guideline Manual


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