September 24
Myers Lecturer Discusses Nasopharyngeal CancerProfessor Sheng-Po Hao, MD, FICS, delivered the “Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer” Tuesday morning, fulfilling one of his personal dreams. Read More
Miniseminar Showcases Academy’s Role in Global HealthAs David J. Howard, MD, FRCS, FRCS Ed., from the United Kingdom, walked through the work of a medical clinic in Ghana, he pleaded for help from those attending Tuesday's “Global Health 2014: Our Academy Around the World”. Read More
2014 Presidential Citations Include Surprise PresentationPresidential Citations recognize individuals selected by the president for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the Academy and Foundation. Read More
Use of Smartphone, NBI for Examination Reviewed in StudiesTwelve presentations were made during Scientific Oral Presentations, “Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology” Tuesday morning. Read More- 2014 Award Honorees Celebrated During Annual MeetingDistinguished Award for Humanitarian Service J. Thomas Roland Jr., MD Read More
Research Looks at ISSNHL, Tinnitus, Dizziness, and VertigoTwelve presentations took interesting looks at research into sudden hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, and vertigo Tuesday during “Scientific Oral Presentations: Otology/Neurotology.” Read More
September 23
Speaker Helps Attendees ‘Present Their Best Self’This year's Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Section Luncheon keynote speaker, Susan Miller, PhD, delivered bits of confidence-building wisdom Monday during her talk, “Presenting Your Best Self.” Read More
Negative Research Leads to new Plan to Battle InfectionsCholesteatoma threatens the middle ear with its continuous growth putting pressure on the bones in the area, and its pathophysiology has been a great mystery for centuries. However, research is providing insights into infections related to the condition, which eventually may help in controlling infections of cochlear implants. Read More
Miniseminar Shares Clinical Practice Guideline on Allergic RhinitisA new guideline for the evaluation and treatment of allergic rhinitis was just submitted to Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery last week. If accepted, it will be published in early 2015. However, Annual Meeting attendees were able to get a preview of the 14 new action statements Monday morning. Read More
Physicians Should Get Ready to Implement ICD-10 in 2015Concerns over the impact of implementing the ICD-10 coding classifications have led to much handwringing and four delays in its start date. Healthcare professionals need to spend the next year preparing to start using ICD-10 on Oct. 1, 2015, and not expect more delays or significant changes, according to two speakers at a Monday Miniseminar. Read More- Miniseminar to Address Alternative Payment Models, Academy’s Advocacy for Physician PaymentThe landscape of physician payment is changing with quality and measures becoming more intertwined in how payment is—and will be—provided for services. Read More
Carter Van Waes, MD, PhD, to Deliver Neel LectureCarter Van Waes, MD, PhD, clinical director and chief of the Head and Neck Surgery Branch at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and senior investigator of the Radiation Oncology Sciences Program at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), will deliver the H. Bryan Neel III MD, PhD Distinguished Research Lecture at 9:30 am Wednesday in Room 414AB. Read More- Model Committees Demonstrate Excellence and AchievementFour committees have been named Model Committees based on their accomplishments since last year's Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM. The Model Committee Award recognizes committees that contribute in ways that lead to the overall success of the AAO-HNS/F vision: Empowering otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care. Model committees have a passion for accomplishing the activities outlined in the AAO-HNS/F strategic plan. With more than 900 members serving on committees, the issues addressed by committees reflect the interests of the entire specialty and contribute to the Boards of Directors' actions. Read More
- Hal Foster, MD Endowment Campaign ContributorsThe Hal Foster, MD Endowment Campaign continues to draw the interest of new donors as we forge ahead with the second phase of this historic campaign. Read More
September 22
Opening Ceremony: Transforming, Thriving, TogetherAfter presenting a number of awards and three presidential citations, AAO-HNSF President Richard W. Waguespack, MD, had a surprise presidential citation during Sunday's Opening Ceremony. Read More
Conley Lecturer Gibson Focuses on StewardshipIf attendees only remember one thing from her John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics during Sunday's Opening Ceremony, Rosemary Gibson, senior advisor to The Hastings Center and an editor for JAMA Internal Medicine, hopes it's the first slide she shared. Read More
Sheng-Po Hao, MD, to Deliver Eugene N. Myers, MD International LectureProfessor Sheng-Po Hao, MD, FICS, will deliver the “Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer” at 9:30 am Tuesday in Room 414AB, addressing the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). Read More- Meeting Standards Important in Developing GuidelineTreatment guidelines are acknowledged to be important to improved patient outcomes, so much so that a bill before Congress would require physicians to follow guidelines. However, developing evidence-based guidelines is more complex than writing down preferred treatments. Read More
Multiple Issues Often Linked to Causes of CoughCough is the culprit behind more than 31 million visits to physicians annually, and $6.8 billion is spent on over-the-counter cough and cold remedies. Diagnosing the cause of a cough is challenging, and a panel of experts used a series of case presentations Sunday to discuss diagnosis tips. Read More- Future of ‘Fee for Service’ Examined in Tuesday MiniseminarWith a number of changes on the horizon regarding payment, otolaryngologists will be able to get answers to their questions on the topic during Tuesday's “Board of Governors' Hot Topic 2014: Will Fee for Service Survive?” Read More
- Tuesday Miniseminar HighlightsTwo Miniseminars highlighted in Sunday's Meeting Daily were incorrectly listed as Sunday events. The Miniseminars, listed below, are both scheduled for Tuesday. Read More
UConn Wins 2014 AAO-HNSF Academic BowlAfter more than 52 questions, the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (UConn) emerged as the clear winner of the 2014 AAO-HNSF Academic Bowl. Read More- Tuesday Miniseminar to Address Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing Evaluation, ManagementIt affects nearly 10 percent of all children and is the most common reason children undergo tonsillectomy. Read More
September 21
Welcome to Sunny Orlando, FloridaWelcome to the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM, the premier education and networking event for the otolaryngologist-head and neck surgery community. More than 5,500 of the brightest and most talented medical experts from around the globe have convened for this unique once-a-year opportunity to share practical, comprehensive knowledge and advance the specialty. This year's destination is sure to delight attendees. Read More
Opening Ceremony to Demonstrate the Academy’s Leadership through Changing TimesThis year's Annual Meeting focuses on the unprecedented change in today's healthcare field. Change is not just happening to us and around us; we are also driving the change. As the leading association for otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons, we will carry out our mission amidst current and future challenges and opportunities. This theme will be evident in the Opening Ceremony, where the program will highlight how we are Transforming. Thriving. Together. Read More- MiniseminarsIn these sessions, many issues that you face in day-to-day practice are considered. To add to the already lively format, now 25 percent of the Miniseminars will use audience response technology allowing you to reply to a presenter's questions and instantaneously view your colleagues' answers. Read More
- Your Passport to Explore AAO-HNSLearn all that we have to offer with your 2014 Annual Meeting Passport. The passport, available inside the printed copy of the Final Program, guides you to Academy and Foundation booths outside of the main exhibit hall, where you'll learn about the valuable resources available to Members. Receive a stamp at each booth and return your completed passport to the Member Resources booth for your chance to win daily and Grand Prizes, including free registration and accommodations for the AAO-HNSF 2015 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM in Dallas! Read More
- Sunday Oral Presentations—Best of OralsScientific Oral Presentations are defined as: A series of five-minute oral presentations that will take place within either 50- or 80-minute topical sessions that focus on cutting-edge clinical and translational basic research aspects of otolaryngology. Read More
- Miniseminar to Present AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline on TinnitusMore than 50 million people in the United States have reported experiencing tinnitus, resulting in an estimated prevalence of 10 percent-15 percent in adults. Despite the high prevalence of tinnitus and its potential significant influence on quality of life (QOL), no evidence-based, multidisciplinary Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to assist clinicians with management, until now. The AAO-HNSF is pleased to present the newest CPG with official publication occurring in October. Read More
