National Medical Society for Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists to Meet

Newswise — The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) is holding its 20th Annual Meeting at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort (http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/LASJW) )in Las Vegas, NV, May 27-30. Otolaryngologist—head and neck surgeons who specialize on the treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck in the pediatric population will attend this four day meeting.

Daily symposiums will feature in-depth topics ranging from the genetics of pediatric hearing loss, to pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, and concepts and controversies in middle ear infections in children.

Specialists in pediatric otolaryngology will be on hand to discuss recent research and ongoing studies. New advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders in children will be presented. News releases regarding new research efforts will be provided to the media before the meeting.

Key symposiums are listed below. To view the entire meeting program, please visit the ASPO website, http://www.entnet.org/aspo/meeting.html.

Key symposiums at this year's meeting include:

Saturday, May 28, 2005:

**Tonsils and Adenoids " Outcomes: Effects of Adentonsillectomy in Children with Asthma, 11:15 am " 11:50 am

**Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsils and Adenoids: A Survey of Practice Patterns, 2:30 pm " 3:30 pm

Sunday, May 29, 2005:

**Hear Loss Genetics: Impact of Genetic Testing and Counseling on Parental Understanding and Attitudes of Infants with Hearing Loss, 9:00 am -10:30 am

**Concepts and Controversies in Otitis Media 2005, Panel Discussion, 11:00 am "12:00 pm

Monday, May 30, 2005:

**Head and Neck: Pediatric Thyroid Cancer in One Institution: An Eighteen-Year Review, 8:30 am " 10:30 am

**Inner Ear " Basic Science: Functional Analysis of Deafness Genes, 11:00 am " 11:45 am

The American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) exists to foster excellence in the care of children with otorhinolaryngologic disorders and thereby enhance the distinction of pediatric otorhinolaryngology as a profession. Learn more about the specialty and pediatric otolaryngic disorders at the ASPO Internet web site, http://www.aspo.us/index.html.