OTORHINLARYNGOLOGY NEWS 7º www.otorhinolaryngology-world.com  Oto Rhino Laryngology (otorhinolaryngology-world) www.panamorl.com.ar https://www.facebook.com/asociacionpanamericana.deotorrinolaringologiahttps://twitter.com/panamorl   ___________________________________   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 __________________________________________________ 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   Crucero del Caribe por 7 Noches Desde Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Royal Caribbean'sOasis of the Seas Junio 13 - 20, 2015 Todos los participantes de la conferencia y las familias / los huéspedes deben reservar su crucero dentro del grupo con el fin de asistir a la conferencia y para obtener los precios del grupo y todas las amenidades/comodidades del grupo para ellos y sus invitados. Esto se puede hacer sólo a través de University at Sea® . Por favor, póngase en contacto conUniversity at Sea® directamente por teléfono , correo electrónico , o a través del link del formulario de inscripción . Llame gratis desde Los Estados Unidos al 1-800-422-0711 Fuera de los Estados Unidos 727-526-1571 o envienos un correo electronico aregistrar@ContinuingEducation.NET ¿Preguntas? Llámenos al 800-422-0711 o (727-526-1571). Nosotros le podemos colaborar con todos sus arreglos de viaje. Estaremos encantados de ayudarle a planificar sus vuelos, hoteles o tours antes y / o después de su conferencia de crucero. NOTA IMPORTANTE: Todos los conferencistas, sus familias, y los huéspedes deben reservar su crucero dentro del grupo CME através de Continuing Education, Inc. / University at Sea ® al 800-422-0711 (727-526-1571). Esto asegura que nuestra compañía tenga la posibilidad de proporcionar servicios de conferencias y servicios sociales complementarios a todos los participantes de la conferencia y a sus invitados. Gracias por su cooperación. Inscripción al Curso Cuota de Inscripción para Médicos : $400 (incluye todos los eventos sociales) Cuota de Inscripción para Enfermeras , residentes y becarios : $ 250.00 (incluye todos los eventos sociales ) Cuota para participar en los eventos sociales por invitados adultos : $ 120.00 Cuota para participar en los eventos sociales por niños menores de 12 años de edad : $ 70.00 El costo de la inscripción se paga directamente a “University at Sea” con el pago del crucero. El costo de la inscripción no sera reembolsable despues del 1rode Marzo. Como parte del proceso de registro , por favor esté preparado para proporcionar una fotocopia de su pasaporte __________________________________________________ 35º Congreso Panamericano – LA HABANA 2016   Prof. Dr. Antonio S. Paz Cordovéz.( Presidente ) ________________________________________________      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 21 al 23 de Mayo de 2015 _______________________________________________________ 51° Aniversario 1964-2015 Curso Teórico Práctico de Rinoplastía y Cirugía Nasal Funcional "Profesor Rubén Leonardo Deluca" 14, 15 y 16 de Mayo Buenos Aires - Argentina __________________________________________________   3rd Congress of European ORL-HNS 7 - 11 June 2015. CONGRESS SECRETARIAT GUARANT International  Na Pankráci 17, 140 21 Prague 4, Czech Republic  Phone: +420 284 001 444  Fax: +420 284 001 448  E-mail: ORL-HNS2015@guarant.cz Website: www.europeanORL-HNSprague2015.com _____________________________________________   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 __________________________________________________ 3 Congreso de la Academia Iberoamericana de ORL   20, 21 Y 22 de Agosto de 2015 Hotel Panamericano, Buenos Aires http://www.congresoacademiaorl.com.ar/index.html Ciudad de Buenos Aires Angel J. Carranza 2382 C1425FXF -Teléfono / Fax: (54 11) 4773-6447 / 4772-6419 E-mail info@faso.org.ar Srta. Romina Merino E-mail Congresos, cursos, jornadas: eventos@faso.org.ar Sr. Matías Merino ___________________________________________     ·        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 ___________________________________________  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 ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________     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 that Catherine was so passionate about was the International Visiting Scholar program. How fitting then that we honor her legacy with a IVS in her name in perpetuity. The goal for such a campaign is $50,000 and, as you can see from Nick’s note we are already have a quarter of those funds committed. We were hoping that we could raise the additional $40,000 before the Annual Meeting in Dallas. I will plan to invite Catherine to attend that meeting as our guest. This would be a wonderful opportunity for us to tell her personally how much we have appreciated her work on our behalf and to honor her with the Catherine Lincoln IVS. What a wonderful way for us to say “Thank you” to someone who has given so much for so many years! Please forward this message on to others within the AAO-HNSF International Community that you feel would be interested. ____________________________________________     7th International Symposium onMenière's Diseaseand Inner Ear Disorders Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am very pleased to welcome all of you to the 7th International Symposium on Menière's Disease and Inner Ear Disorders, which will take place in Rome, Italy, from October 17th to 20th, 2015. This is the second time that the Symposium is being held in Rome and, additionally, from the same scientific group at Sapienza University. I am therefore very grateful to the International Committee who voted for Rome at the last, successful meeting held in Kyoto in 2010. This Symposium will offer a high quality scientific program focusing on Menière's disease and vestibular research and, following the last editions (Los Angeles, Kyoto), will cover most of the topics around the inner ear, with highlights on recent progresses in the fields of basic science, such as molecular biology, genetics, and rehabilitative procedures (cochlear and middle ear implants). Autumn is one the most beautiful season in Rome, with the famous "ottobrate",that will join delegates and accompanying persons in the special atmosphere created by culture, shopping centers and churches. An attractive social program for all participants, including accompanying persons, is also planned. I look forward to welcoming you to Rome in October, 2015.   Maurizio Barbara,  MD, PhD Sapienza University, Rome       __________________________________________________ 6º CONGRESO LATINOAMERICANO DE LARINGOLOGIA Y FONOCIRUGIA 3-4 DE JUNIO 2015 – San Pablo ____________________________________   Congreso de Otorrinolaringologia -25 al 29 de agosto del 2015 - El salvador - __________________________________     Tyler, Richard S rich-tyler@uiowa.edu