OTORHINLARYNGOLOGY NEWS 5º www.otorhinolaryngology-world.com  Oto Rhino Laryngology (otorhinolaryngology-world) www.panamorl.com.ar https://www.facebook.com/asociacionpanamericana.deotorrinolaringologiahttps://twitter.com/panamorl El 25 de febrero celebramos el 58 aniversario de la realización del primer Implante Coclear en el mundo, que se realizó el 25 de febrero de 1957. Federación AICE www.implantecoclear.orgAcontecimientos del Día Internacional del Implante Coclear en el Twitter de la Federación AICE: @federacionaice y en FacebookOn February 25 we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the implementation of first cochlear implant in the world, which was held on February 25, 1957.AICE Federation of International Day events www.implantecoclear.org Cochlear Implant in the AICE FederationTwitter:federacionaice and Facebook __________________________________________________ En 2007 la Organización Mundial de la Salud estableció el 3 de marzo Día Internacional de la Audición.  En esta fecha se pretende concientizar al público y fomentar actividades comunitarias en pro de la salud de los oídos y la audición. La OMS se propone prestar apoyo técnico a los Estados Miembros para que elaboren y pongan en práctica planes nacionales de cuidado de los oídos y la audición por medio de los sistemas de atención primaria de salud. A escala mundial, la pérdida de audición es la discapacidad sensorial de mayor prevalencia. En el mundo, más de 275 millones de personas son sordas o padecen defectos de audición. In 2007 the World Health Organization established the International Day March 3 Hearing. On this day is to raise awareness and encourage community activities for the health of the ears and hearing. WHO aims to provide technical support to Member States to develop and implement national plans for care of ears and hearing through systems of primary health care. Globally, hearing loss is the most prevalent sensory impairment. Worldwide, over 275 million people are deaf or who have hearing impairment. Estas son las causas principales de pérdida de audición: These are the main causes of hearing loss: · infecciones crónicas del oído; • chronic ear infections; · enfermedades prevenibles mediante la vacunación, como la rubéola, el sarampión, la parotiditis y la meningitis; • preventable through vaccination, such as rubella, measles, mumps and meningitis diseases; · peso bajo al nacer, ictericia del recién nacido y falta de oxígeno de la criatura durante el parto; • low birth weight newborn jaundice and lack of oxygen to the baby during delivery; · ruidos excesivos; • excessive noise; · medicamentos, como la gentamicina y la estreptomicina; • drugs such as gentamicin and streptomycin; · el envejecimiento. • aging.   La pérdida de audición puede prevenirse en gran parte con medidas de salud pública como la vacunación, el mejoramiento de la salud de la madre y el niño, y las prácticas seguras en materia de higiene del trabajo. Hearing loss can be prevented largely through public health measures such as vaccination, improving the health of mother and child, and safe practices in occupational health. Organización Mundial de la Salud    28 DE MARZO DIA NACIONAL DE LA AUDICION EN ARGENTINA EN HONOR AL PROF. JUAN MANUEL TATO NATIONAL DAY OF HEARING IN ARGENTINA IN HONOR TO THE PROF. JUAN MANUEL TATO __________________________________________________   ENCUESTA INTERNACIONAL SOBRE IMPLANTES COCLEARES EN AMERICA La encuesta fue dirigida a Grupos de Implantes Cocleares en America , si es un grupo que no la recibió puede solicitarlas ahr@drhectorruiz.com.ar El propósito de esta encuesta es investigar la evolución y el estado actual de los implantes cocleares en America en lo que se refiere a los recursos algunos aspectos específicos de la formación y la práctica clínica, desde una perspectiva Internacional / regional. Esto tiende a conocer la situación de los equipos de implantes cocleares en diferentes regiones The questionnaire was aimed at Cochlear Implant Groups in America, if a group can not receive request from hr@drhectorruiz.com.ar The purpose of this survey is to investigate the evolution and current status of cochlear implants in America, in regard to resources specific aspects of training and clinical practice from an international / regional perspective. This tends to make the situation of cochlear implant teams in different regions __________________________________________________ ALGUNOS CONGRESOS EN EL MUNDO /SOME CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN THE WORLD Congreso de la AMCAOF en Puerto Vallarta Del 4 al 7 de marzo de 2015, Puerto Vallarta, México, será la sede del XVII Congreso Nacional de la Asociación Mexicana de Comunicación, Audiología, Otoneurología y Foniatría (AMCAOF) ,el cual promete un programa académico enriquecido con temas variados que serán presentados mediante conferencias magistrales y trabajos libres. El primer día se realizará la inauguración ofi cial del congreso y durante la jornada se hablará de audiometría, pruebas de detección de zonas cocleares muertas, disfagia en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, síndrome vestibular agudo y otras enfermedades. Esta primera agenda científi ca será desarrollada por especialistas reconocidos por la comunidad audiológica como son Sergio Camona, quien tiene varios de estos temas a su cargo, Sergio Hercovich y Cristian Carriel, entre otros profesionales destacados. El segundo día versará sobre las mediciones del oído (Leigh Martin), estrategias y retos en la rehabilitación del paciente (Alfredo Romero), la rehabilitación de las disfonías (Laura Neira) y otros aspectos importantes relacionados con estrategias terapéuticas, evaluaciones y rehabilitación. Al día siguiente en el programa se incluyen la asamblea de AMCAOF y los trabajos libres. Este día también contempla exposiciones por parte de las fonoaudiólogas Andrea Bravo y Ana María Furkim. El sábado, último día del congreso, la jornada está programada hasta el mediodía e incluye el Seminario Maico. Más información: Web del XVII Congreso Nacional de la Asociación Mexicana de Comunicación, Audiología, Otoneurología y Foniatría (AMCAOF). __________________________________________________    11-14 March 2015 Pan African Federation of Otolaryngological Societies and Egyptian ORL Society ESENTAS: Egyptian Society of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences EAVMA: Egyptian Audio Vestibular Medicine Association Alexandria Society of Rhinology Damietta Society of Otolaryngology www.pafos2015.com __________________________________________________ The Singapore Allergy and Rhinology Course (SARC) has come a long way since 2010. The 5th SARC / FESS Workshop in 2014 was a resounding success with over 280 registrants from 16 countries. We are proud to present the 6th SARC next year from 19 – 21 March 2015, at the Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore. This course is supported by the Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SSOHNS), Singapore. We are also excited to announce the 2nd SARC FESS Workshop to be held on 21 - 22 March 2015. This course has established itself to be one of the important forums for ASEAN ENT doctors to interact with leading ENT specialists from the USA, Europe, China and other parts of the world. There will be panel discussion on the leading controversial topics in both surgical and medical treatment of allergic rhinitis, rhinosinusitis and other associated diseases. Leading edge technology will also be showcased in both the course and workshop. The curriculum will be comprehensive and include core concepts of rhinosinuses and allergy. Understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment will be re-emphasized. Other topics including inflammatory nasal diseases and immunotherapy will be taught. There will also be hands-on practicum on allergy testing. This course has established itself as the leading forum in the teaching and exchanging of ideas in ENT Allergy and Rhinology in Asia. We hope to continue to build on this. We look forward to welcoming you to the Lion City! __________________________________________________ 13th Asia-Oceania ORL - HNS Congress 19 - 22 March, 2015 Taipei, Taiwan Sheng-Po Hao MD, FACS, FICS - Congress President On behalf of the organizing committee, I heartily welcome you to the 13th Asia-Oceania ORL-HNS Congress on March 19-22, 2015 in Taiwan. The meeting will be hosted by Asia-Oceania Association of Otolarynology-Head and Neck Surgery Societies, Asian Paediatric ORL Group(APOG), Taiwan Otolarynological Society, and jointly sponsored by American Academy of Otolarynology- Head and Neck Surgery. Asia-Oceania Association of Otolarynology-Head and Neck Surgery Societies has been recognized by IFOS as the official society to represent Asia-Oceania. Asia-Oceania ORL-HNS Congress is the major ENT scientific event in Asia-Oceania region. The meeting was held in different city/country in every four years since the initiation and establishment of the society in Korea, 1965 and the first scientific meeting in Manila, Philippine in 1967. It has been more than 40 years since Taiwan host this meeting in November, 1971. Truly, we are so eager to invite you to visit Taiwan and will be even more proud to show you what we have achieved in this beautiful island of Taiwan along the years. __________________________________________________ CLINICA MAYO - TRANSORAL SURGERY FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER MARCH 19-21 ,2015- PHOENIX, ARIZONA MAYO CLINIC __________________________________________________ 9° Curso de Actualización en Otorrinolaringología 25 al 27 de Marzo   Organiza: Departamento de ORL Clínica Las Condes Hotel Intercontinental   Directores: Dr. Ernesto Ried G. – Dr. Tomás Labatut . Fonos: 229 48126/09 253 5652 isncripcionesorlclc@gmail.com __________________________________________________ Hands-On Course On Endoscopic Middle Ear Surgery Arezzo, 21 -22 march 2015 Modena 25 March 2015 Director Livio Presutti Corso di Anatomia Chirurgica Endoscopica dei Seni Paranasali Arezzo ,1-2 March 2015 Arezzo , Italy, March 4-6 2015 10th Surgical Anatomy in head & neck cancers __________________________________________________ As president of the congress, it is my honor to welcome you to the 2015 International Congress of Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in conjunction with the 89th Annual Congress of Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery/ the 2015 Spring Meeting of Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngologic Clinicians(2015 KORL-HNS). In the medical environment rapidly changing, our ENT society has developed across one hundred years of tradition. As much as our society history, your relentless efforts in the symposium have played a major role in the development of Otolaryngology in Korea. We also supplied a model for other academic societies thanks to our various members related with treatments such as nurses, audiologists, and speech therapist, along with the exemplary society management. Specifically, the symposium has had a key part in training specialists of individual fields and enhancing the research capability by providing the members of subdivided sections in the society. As a result, increasing members are reporting their papers to many international conferences and symposiums. In comparison with the past, the number of SCI article issue at international level is significantly increasing. For this symposium, we made many changes in the programs. Subdivisions of the field considered various demands for information such as basic researches and translational researches for professionals and a variety of clinical cases for specialists and practitioners will be provided as well as expansion of English session being concerned about internationalization. It will be a festival of communication for all the members of our society as well as the exchanges of academic research. Sang Hag Lee - Congress President __________________________________________________ 23-25 DE ABRIL DEL 2015 __________________________________________________  APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2015 China National Convention Center (CNCC) Tianchen East Road No.7, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel.: +86 10 84372008 apsci2015_abstract@163.com It is a great honor for me to invite you to the Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences (APSCI 2015) that will be held in Beijing during April 30-May 3, 2015. APSCI 2015 will be host by People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Tongren Hospital and China Rehabilitation Research Center for Deaf Children. Han, Dong-Yi President, APSCI 2015 __________________________________________________ MERC2015: The Fifth Middle East Congress on Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery May 1-3, 2015 Razi International Convention Center, Tehran, Iran MERC2015 will be held in one of the nicest and largest capital cities of the Middle East at the best seasonal time. As the largest gathering of rhinologists and facial plastic surgeons in the Middle East, MERC is an ideal setting for surgeons to share experiences and innovations, and learn from internationally distinguished renowned experts. Excellently designed courses and workshops offered through MERC will enable surgeons to enhance their proficiency, surgical skills and knowledge base, and thereby impact the health and quality of life of their patients in the region. During the open ceremony, Prof. Reza Award will be presented to few of the pioneers to tribute their professional efforts in the specialty. In addition to providing the most advanced knowledge and skills, MERC offers visitors the opportunity to see some of the world’s finest historical sites up close. The wonders of the ancient land of Persia and its magnificent culture and history are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression together with sightseeing of Tehran in April which would be a unique experience in season of blossoms. I invite you to participate in this intellectually and culturally enriching multispecialty gathering of otorhinolaryngologists, facial plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and neurosurgeons next spring. Web: www.merc2015.com Email: info@merc2015.com __________________________________________________ RHINOPLASTY MAYO 14-17 IN CHIGAGO – USA __________________________________________________ ITALY - Arezzo ICLO Teaching and Research Cente +39 0575 19 48 563 fax:+39 0575 19 48 562 info@iclo.eu – www.iclo.eu __________________________________________________     ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 21st 2015 The Scientific Committee has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission toFebruary 21rst. Authors are kindly invited to submit 2500 characters abstracts through the online submission system available on the Conference website:www.espci2015.com Authors will be notified regarding the acceptance of their abstracts after reviewing. For any inquiry regarding the submission process at the Conference please contact the Scientific Secretariat by e-mail at:scientific-espci2015@europa-organisation.com Nadine COCHARD Dr Marie-Noëlle CALMELS Presidents of the Congress Pr Bernard FRAYSSE, Pr Olivier DEGUINE Honorary Presidents __________________________________________________   Prof. Giuseppe Spriano, President of the 102nd Congress of the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, that will be held in Rome, Italy, at the Ergife Palace Hotel, from 27 to 30 May 2015 __________________________________________________  Dr. Masao Kume FACS Clínica Para los Cuidados de la Voz Otorrinolaringología, Medicina del Sueño Abril 15, 16 y 17, 2015 Auditorio del Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal Centro de Adiestramiento Quirúrgico, Facultad de Medicina de la UNAM La Fundación Mexicana de la Voz, A.C., promotora del Día Mundial de la Voz en México desde 2004, con el apoyo de la Clínica para los Cuidados de la Voz, Otorrinolaringología, Medicina del Sueño y Trastornos de la Deglución, la División de Enseñanza, el Departamento de Otorrino-laringología del Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal y con reconocimiento de la División de Postgrado de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y del Consejo Mexicano de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello organizan su curso Masters de la Fonocirugía de la Américas con el objetivo de establecer cuáles son las conductas diagnósticas actuales, terapéuticas y de rehabilitación de los problemas de la voz a través de simposios y presentaciones por parte de profesores reconocidos de América. Serán impartidos tres talleres: 1) Estroboscopia; 2) Rehabilitación de la Voz y Deglución; y 3) Taller práctico de Fonocirugía en Espécimen Laríngeo. AVALADO POR EL CONSEJO MEXICANO DE OTORRINOLARINGOLOGÍA Y CIRUGÍA DE CABEZA Y CUELLO cirugiadevoz@gmail.com __________________________________________________     · 16 TH WORLD CONGRESS OF RHINOLOGY April 30 - May 2, 2015 Sao Paulo, Brazil     Dear Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committees, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the World Congress of Rhinology which will take place from April 30 to May 02, 2015 at the Sheraton São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. For the first time, we will enjoy the simultaneous participation of the ISIAN, IRS, and the Rhinology at a joint meeting celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Rhinologic Society. During the past years, the rhinologic world has witnessed enormous progress stemming from a strong dedication to nasal and paranasal research, improvement in surgical techniques, and cooperation with the related disciplines. The World Congress of Rhinology Meeting will bring together renowned experts from around the world to discuss the progress made in clinical care and research. This meeting will be a wonderful opportunity for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and head and neck surgeons from all over the world to exchange ideas and present the latest scientific and clinical resources on sinonasal and skull base disorders. I hope you will mark your calendars to join us in São Paulo for this meeting. I look forward to your partnership and support of one of the most important scientific events in the rhinologic field. Sincerely Aldo Stamm President cof@centrodeorl.com.br astamm@terra.com.br Executive Secretariat Malu Losso Events Phone: +55 (11) 3865-5354 / 3873-1822 Fax: +55 (11) 3864-4673 secretaria@malulosso.com.br _______________________________________________________   Chairman Ricardo Ferreira Bento · El Grupo Iberoamericano de IMplantes Cocleares y Ciencias Afines (GICCA) es una organización apolítica y sin fines de lucro. Entre sus principales objetivos figura la consolidación de un grupo de estudios permanente para promover el desarrollo, formación, investigación y difusión de los avances médicos relacionados a los dispositivos implantables, como implantes cocleares, implantes auditivos del oído medio, implantes osteointegrados, implantes auditivos de tallo cerebral, audífonostotalmente implantables y semi implantables. · Tenemos el grato honor de invitarlos al VI Congreso Iberoamericano de Implantes Cocleares y Ciencias Afines, que se celebrará del 21 al 23 de Mayo de 2015 en el Centro de Convenciones de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de São Paulo, Brasil. · The Iberoamerican Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences Group (GICCA) is an apolitic and non profit organization. Among its main objectives is the consolidation of a permanent study group to promote the development, training, research and dissemination of medical advances related to implantable devices such as cochlear implants, middle ear implantable hearing aids, osseointegrated implants, auditory brainstem implant, totally and semi-implantable hearing devices. · It is our great honor to invite you to the VI Iberoamerican Congress on Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences, which will be held from May 21 to 23, 2015 at the University of Sao Paulo Medical School Convention Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. ·  PREMIOS PARA LAS PRESENTACIONES ORALES · Fernanda Prestes Gerenciamento de Eventos +55 11 5081-7028 info@fernandapresteseventos.com.br _______________________________________________________     ANNUAL SOUTHWEST LARYNGOLOGY CONFERENCE : DYSPHAGIA AND LARINGEAL HYPERRESPONSIVENESS May 15-17 , 2015 Ashton bB. Taylor Auditorium SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA WWW.MAYO.EDULME mca.cme@mayo.edu _____________________________________________     ___________________________________________  Otolaryngology Update at Sea June 13 to 20, 2015 This Course is designed for general otolaryngologists wishing to update their fund of knowledge on the latest evidence-based treatments for common otolaryngologic disorders, while enjoying a superb vacation with family and /or friends in one of the most magnificent cruise ships in the world. The equivalent of two days (16 CME hours ) of hard-hitting twenty minute lectures by world experts, are delivered in the most state of the art facilities onboard the Oasis Cruise Ship, embarking from Port Everglades, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Emphasis will be on the current diagnosis of common disorders, as well as novel treatment modalities, and new techniques. All of the lectures are delivered while cruising at sea, so there will be no conflict with port of call visits in Nassau ( Bahamas ), St Thomas, and St Marten or other social activities while on board ship. All sessions are arranged by subspecialty topics covering all aspects of otolaryngology: Laryngology, rhinology, facial plastics, head & neck, pediatrics, and otologSpecial group events and social activities are scheduled throughout this 1 week cruise for course participants. Ivis Perez 305-243-1870 Iperez3@med.miamedu III CURSO DE LA ASOCIACION PANAMERICANA DE OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA Y C.C.C. EN ELMAR DEL CARIBE !!     III PANAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY COURSE IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA !!!!!! CONSULTAR POR BECAS / ASK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS http://www.continuingeducation.net/PanAmENT.html    Prof. Dr. Roy Casiano President American-Rhinologic __________________________________________________       XVI Congreso de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Rinología y Cirugía Facial Junio 17 al 20, 2015 Cancún, México   ______________________________________________________  Prof. Sugata Takahashi - Chairman of the 30th Politzer Society Meeting 30th Politzer Society Meeting - 1st World Congress of Otology June 30 to July 4, 2015 Niigata, Japan psm30@c-linkage.co.jp On behalf of the local organizing committee, it is both an honor and a pleasure to announce the convening of the 30th Politzer Society Meeting in Niigata, Japan, from June 30 to July 4, 2015. The 1st World Congress of Otology is also slated to be held at the same time. Our primary objective for the meeting is to bring together up-and-coming researchers to present and actively discuss up-to-date research results from the fields of otology and neurotology. Nothing would bring me more pleasure than to see the new insights obtained at this meeting applied clinically and to future research. With a population of approximately 800,000, Niigata City is the largest city on the Sea of Japan side. Directly facing the Sea of Japan, it is calm and beautiful city, through which the longest river in Japan (the Shinano River) runs. Niigata is also known as a treasure trove of delectable foods ranging from fresh seafood to delicious, high-grade rice and Japanese sake (rice wine). Early July is the most pleasant month of the year in Niigata, and I am certain that participants of the meeting will enjoy a comfortable stay there. The local organizing committee is committed to make this meeting a memorable one for all participants. We truly hope that as many of the members of the Politzer Society as possible will be able to join us in Niigata in 2015. _____________________________________________           Attend the 2015 AAO-HNS/F Leadership Forum, March 14 - 16, at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel in Arlington, VA. Register Today Before It’s Too Late!  The deadline to register is Monday, March 2, 2015. This forum includes many leadership, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Special additional content is designed specifically for residents & fellows-in-training, young physicians, women and Board of Governors (BOG) society representatives. CME credit will be awarded for select education sessions! The BOG sessions are open to all attendees beginning on Sunday, March 15, and Monday, March 16.   Dear AAO-HNSF International Regional Advisors and Friends,  It has been almost two months since Catherine Lincoln retired from the Academy. As pf you know, Catherine was truly the heart and soul of our international affairs. She touched many of lives in ways, both personally and professionally, that it would be impossible to repay. One of the programs