Breakthroughs in Ear, Nose, Throat Science to Be Presented at International Meeting

Newswise — Scientists specializing in the research of the ear, nose, throat and related head and neck structures will gather at the 2004 Mid-Winter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Daytona Beach, FL, from February 22-26, 2004. Scientists and physicians from around the globe interested in advancing the science of the communicative functions of hearing, balance, speech, taste, and smell will be available for comment.

Highlights from the 27th annual Mid Winter Meeting will include:

* More than 900 cutting-edge, scientific posters depicting ear, nose, throat, and related head and neck structure studies will be displayed.

* Daily symposia featuring in-depth topics ranging from the influence of space flight on vestibular development, to the ototoxicity of antibiotics and cancer fighting agents, and the everyday functions of taste and smell.

* Speakers will address such questions as: Do bilateral cochlear implants in adults and children allow better hearing?; How should sound processing disorders be diagnosed in children?; Which parent might pass on the gene for age-related hearing loss?

* Internationally renowned otolaryngologic scientists will be on hand to discuss recent research and ongoing studies.

A complete listing of all abstracts, including posters, is available on the ARO website at http://www.aro.org/mwm/mwm.html . News releases will be available on http://www.newswise.com.

Editor's Note: The Association for Research in Otolaryngology is an international association of scientists and physicians dedicated to scientific exploration among all of the disciplines in the field of otolaryngology. Research efforts involve the ear, nose, head, neck and related functions including hearing, balance, speech, taste and smell among others. A wide range of scientific approaches is represented including biochemical, physiological, behavioral, developmental and evolutionary.