Ear, Nose and Throat Doctors to Hold Annual Meeting in D.C., September 16-19, 2007.

Newswise — The 2007 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology " Head and Neck Surgeons (AAO-HNS)"one of the largest international meetings of ear, nose and throat doctors in the world"will convene September 16 " 19, 2007 in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

By featuring more than 165 scientific research sessions, 200 posters, and 400 instruction course hours for attendees, the Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity for journalists from the around the world to report on the latest scientific research and clinical advances in the field of otolaryngology.

Otolaryngologists are specialty physicians dedicated to diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. As many as 8,000 such specialists from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia attend to learn the latest research findings in patient care and to meet exhibitors who develop products related to the specialty.

The scientific program and poster sessions will address medical disorders that are among the most common afflictions to all ages and both sexes. These include sinusitis, hearing loss, ear infections, voice disorders, vertigo and loss of balance, and sleep disorders. Additionally, there will be research findings regarding the efficacy of plastic surgery, as well as treatment for head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly manifestations of cancer.

Information for the Media: The AAO-HNS Annual Meeting newsroom will be located in Registration East, Street Level of the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. Hours of operation: Saturday, September 15, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday - Tuesday, September 16 -18, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The newsroom serves as a work space for credentialed members of the media and credentialed public relations staff. The newsroom is managed and staffed by the AAO-HNS Communications Unit. Please see the AAO-HNS website for media credentialing requirements for the event.

To register and view advance press releases, log onto the AAO-HNS website at http://www.entnet.org/ent-press/index.cfm.

About the AAO-HNSThe American Academy of Otolaryngology " Head and Neck Surgery (http://www.entnet.org), one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents more than 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 mission: "Working for the Best Ear, Nose, and Throat Care."