October 2
- Scientific Oral Presentations: Surgery Management MethodsCutting-edge imaging technology to assess disease severity and optimal post-operative medical management will join an impressive line-up of topics featured at the Scientific Oral Presentations: Rhinology/Allergy, Head & Neck Surgery, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Read More
- Otologic Injuries from Head and Traumatic Brain Injury Better DefinedThe damaging effects of head and traumatic brain injury have flown mostly under the radar—until recently. With the increasing awareness of these injuries, more patients are seeking out otolaryngology services. Read More
Attendees Learn How to Prepare to Battle the CoughAttendees learned Tuesday how to better fight a common enemy: the cough. Read More- Oral Presentations Provide Otology, Neurotology UpdatesGuidelines and standard practices need occasional reality checks. That is the ultimate lesson from “Scientific Oral Presentations: Otology/Neurotology” on Tuesday morning. Read More
Miniseminar Showcases Academy’s Role in Global HealthOtolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons from around the world gathered Tuesday to learn from each other during the miniseminar “Global Health 2013: Academy Around the World.” Read More
Myths and Realities in Stem Cell TransplantationBioengineered transplants that utilize stem cells to regrow airways and other tissues are the future of organ repair and replacement. Read More
October 1
- Scientific Oral Presentations: Key Strategies Reduce CostsAn alternative technique for delivering local anesthetic during trans-nasal flexible laryngoscopy saves money without compromising patient comfort. Innovative strategies reduce hospital readmissions dramatically and result in cost savings. Read More
- To Operate or Not To Operate? That is the QuestionChoosing between surgery and other management for older patients is a choice head and neck surgeons will face more often. Read More
- Many Head and Neck Skin Cancers Require More Robust TreatmentBecause some head and neck melanomas can be so aggressive, otolaryngologists will want to be particularly watchful for the difficult subset of these cases that often leads to metastasis and recurrence, resulting in increased risk for death. Read More
Successes, Struggles in Practice Management Discussed in MiniseminarThe various successes and struggles physicians experience in practice management were the topic of Monday's miniseminar “The Top 10 Business Mistakes I Have Made in Practice.”
Read More- Update on Food Allergy ScienceThis is an exciting time for physicians who take care of patients with food allergies,” said William R. Reisacher, MD, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York. “This is a rapidly evolving area with new evidence and new information coming out every year.” Read More
WIO Luncheon Speaker Addresses Women in LeadershipThis year's Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section Luncheon keynote speaker, Christine M. Surawicz, MD, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, said women are often natural born leaders.
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September 30
- Oral Presentations to Address Developments in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryA number of oral presentations regarding the latest developments in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery will take place from 10:30 am to 11:50 am today in West 208-209. Read More
- Oral Presentations to Cover Latest Developments in Otology, NeurotologyThe benefits of the transmastoid approach to spontaneous temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks will be discussed during one of today's scientific oral presentations on otology and neurotology. Read More
- 3P Miniseminar to Address Transition to ICD-10 Coding by 2014The Academy’s Physician Payment Policy (3P) workgroup has hosted a miniseminar on transitioning to ICD-10 during the past several years in anticipation of implementation of the new coding system. Although there have been some delays to implementation, the workgroup believes the transition will occur on October 1, 2014. The miniseminar “Pearls on How to Transition […] Read More
- A New Guideline for Bell’s Palsy PreviewedA new guideline for the evaluation and treatment of Bell's palsy will be published in Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery in November. But Annual Meeting attendees got a sneak preview of the 11 new action statements Sunday morning. Read More
2013 Opening Ceremony HighlightsOtolaryngologists are a family and Annual Meeting is our family reunion. “Family” is not a metaphor for otolaryngology. It is reality. Read More
Geisinger Medical Center Wins 2013 AAO-HNSF Academic BowlAfter more than 50 questions, the team from Geisinger Medical Center fought off the University of Michigan 185-180 to win the 2013 AAO-HNSF Academic Bowl. Read More
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD: Connect with PatientsAIDS, and the treatment of AIDS patients, changed the face of medicine forever. Like polio before it, AIDS emphasized the role of the patient as disease vector. Physicians learned to glove and gown, put on visors, and physically defend themselves from their patients and potential infection. Neither patients nor physicians have ever recovered from unintended traumatic separation. Read More
September 29
- Calling All ResidentsThe Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) Governing Council invites you to participate in events geared specifically toward your interests during the 2013 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ . Read More
Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in ChildrenInsertion of tympanostomy tubes is the most common ambulatory surgery performed on children in the United States. Read More- Congratulations to the 2013 Award HonoreesPresidential Citations Presidential Citations recognize individuals selected by the President for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the Academy and Foundation. This year's recipients are: Ronald D. Eavey, MD, SM; Michael E. Glasscock, III., MD; Michael Maves, MD; Robert H. Ossoff, MD; Robert Sofferman, MD. Read More
- ‘Hot Topics’ Miniseminar to Showcase Three Advanced TechniquesThree well-known speakers will cover some of the most advanced techniques in general otolaryngology during the miniseminar “Hot Topics for the General Otolaryngologists,” which will take place from 10:30 am-11:50 am today in East Ballroom C. Read More
AAO-HNS/F Committee and Governance Meetings in Vancouver, BC, CanadaThis year, a restructured committee meeting schedule concentrated many committee meeting times to Saturday afternoon and early morning today, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Also, many of the committee meetings are scheduled for one-hour each with a 15-minute break between meetings. Read More- Scientific Oral Presentation to Present New Facial Nerve Injury TreatmentsAttendees will be able to learn about new therapeutic strategies available in treating facial nerve injuries as part of scientific oral presentations in otology/neurotology taking place from 10:30 am-11:50 am today in West 208-209. Read More
NBC’s Snyderman to share own otolaryngologist story, thoughts on future during Opening General SessionNancy L. Snyderman, MD, chief medical editor for NBC News, is an otolaryngologist head/neck surgeon. Read More
Opening Ceremony to Spotlight Shared Commitment and Service to SpecialtyWelcome all to Vancouver, BC, Canada and the AAO-HNSF 2013 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ . Academy President James L. Netterville, MD, extends his personal thanks to all meeting attendees for taking part in this exceptional event. It is through your engagement that this meeting will achieve its full potential. Read More
