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Contact: Kenneth Satterfield, 703-519-1563, [email protected]
New Research Findings in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea, Sinusitis, and Head And Neck Cancers Highlight Annual Meeting of Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery will meet in New Orleans September 26-29. New science, technology, and procedures will dominate the gathering
Alexandria, VA--The 8,000 expected attendees of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at its Foundation meeting in New Orleans, September 26-29, 1999 can expect the following:
* More than 400 scientific and poster presentations offering the latest research conducted by the nation's leading ear, nose, and throat specialists. The research addresses the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck;
* Renowned experts in the field of otolaryngology--head and neck surgery will be offer members their expertise and knowledge regarding patient care. On hand will be medical specialists, who, through training and experience, provide course instruction to their colleagues on the latest techniques used in the nation's leading medical facilities;
* The opportunity to hear the latest information from leading voices on health care reform. Additionally, members will be greeted at the opening ceremony with a major address on medical ethics delivered by C. Everett Koop, MD, former U.S. Surgeon General and founder of the popular Internet Web site, www.drkoop.com.
The meeting will be held at the city's Ernest Morial Convention Center. It is the foremost gathering of the world's leading ear, nose, and throat specialists, attracting leading practitioners from academia, private practice, and government health care agencies. In the convention hall will be representatives from the world's leading pharmaceutical, medical technology, and health care service companies.
* MEETING ABSTRACTS: All abstracts for scientific research and poster presentations have been published in the August, 1999 edition of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, the Academy's peer reviewed medical journal, published by Mosby. These abstracts can be found under the listings (blue banner), "Scientific Program" pages 53-259."
Log on to the Academy's on-line Press Room to find out news room phone numbers, how to obtain a press pass for the Annual Meeting/Oto Expo, area hotels, and exhibitors displaying new products and medical technologies during the four-day event.
For additional information regarding the meeting, the research findings to be presented, or selected authors, contact Kenneth Satterfield at 703-519-1563, [email protected].
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