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Grand finale of the 4th edition of the International Music Festival for Children, Youth and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea”

The 4th edition of the International Music Festival for Children, Youth and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea” was ended with a concert of 10 laureates selected by the jury. “Please, let’s not hide emotions, it is so noble and humane”. With these words Prof. Henryk Skarżyński announced the performances at the stage of concert pavilion of Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra. The laureates were accompanied by the Divertimento Youth Chamber Orchestra  conducted by Krzesimir Dębski. The Ministry of Health took the honorary patronage over the Festival.
 
At the beginning of the Festival, we were deeply moved by musical skills showed by the deaf people – said Prof. Ryszard Zimak, who was the head of jury for the fourth time. – After four years, we assess not talented patients with hearing disorders, but young artists, often forgetting that they are users of auditory implants. We can find no musical or artistic flaws in them. So something has changed! Professor, this great work wrings my heart! – said Prof. Zimak before the laureates took the stage.

The finale hosted by Iwona Konarska and – traditionally – Maciej Miecznikowski took place in the Sinfonia Varsovia concert pavilion, in a place where soon – as emphasized by Prof. Henryk Skarżyński – the largest concert hall in Europe will be built. The first to appear was Rebekah Stewart, a graduate of the Royal Schools of Music, who travelled to Warsaw from a faraway New Zealand. She is a great fan of music, especially Fryderyk Chopin. Her skin disease contributed to almost complete loss of hearing. After implantation in 2016, Rebekah returned to the world of sounds and the world of music – she is a member of musical bands and also a piano teacher. During the final concert she performed the song “You raise me up” by Josh Groban.

After her beautiful performance, the youngest participants of the Festival took the stage: Krzysztof Szczygielski, 14-year-old guitarist (he played “Campomoro” by Joep Wanders) and Samira Yusupowa, 10-year-old pianist from Kazakhstan (she played one of the compositions of Piotr Czajkowski). 12-year-old Aruzhan Narashova from Kazakhstan won the hearts of the audience not only with the skillful performance of “Rondo – Toccata” by Dmitry Kabalewski, but also with the grace with which she entered the stage in a beautiful Kazakh folk costume. Biektore Zhayshylyk also performed in a folk attire, playing the dombra (Kazakh folk instrument) one of the traditional Kazakh songs.

The performance of the “little princess,” as Maciej Miecznikowski called Shiang Tzu Huang, showed how great and rapid progress can be made by a child hearing through implants. A 9-year-old from Taiwan has been learning to play the piano for only two years, but she performed the song “Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening” by Theodore Oesten with great skill. The audience was amazed. However, the 12-year-old patient of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Piotr Nowacki, won the hearts of the public. He sang the hit song “Sofia” by Alvaro Soller in Spanish with such passion and energy that the audience began to applaud him along as he was singing.

The oldest participant of the Festival, 67-year-old John Redden, also aroused public enthusiasm. He is a multi-instrumentalist, plays the guitar and the harmonica. Two years ago, he won the Festival. During the last year’s concert he played a melodious, somewhat sentimental song. This year, he showed his passion for heavier beats, performing “Seventh Son” by Johnny Rivers. A moment of reflection was offered by Laima Jakaite, a 48-year-old pianist from Iceland, who played one of the preludes of Johann Sebastian Bach.

The concert ended with a performance of the 28-year-old Sebastian Fehr from Austria. His story (when he lost his hearing, he was convinced that he would never play his favorite trumpet again) moved the audience, Sebastian’s performance with the band in Tyrolean folk costumes and the lively song “Share My Yoke” made the audience laugh.

Apart from ten winners of this year’s edition, patients of Prof. Skarżyński – the laureates of previous editions of the Beats of Cochlea Festival: Małgorzata Strycharz-Dudziak, Estera Łabiga, Anna Adamowska, Daria Władzińska, Weronika Niczyporuk and Olaf Kaca performed together with the “Divertimento” Youth Chamber Orchestra conducted by Krzesimir Dębski. For the first time they performed together one of the songs with lyrics written by Prof. Henryk Skarżyński (music by Prof. Krzesimir Dębski) “When I Regained My Hearing”. It had its premiere in November 2016 during a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing at the Warsaw Philharmonic. The song arranged for instruments was an expression of patients’ gratitude to Prof. Henryk Skarżyński for the gift of hearing. But not only this made the performance very special. Our laureates proved that people with auditory implants can feel at ease on stage not only solo, but also, using stage monitors, play and sing with orchestra accompaniment. The performance was a big challenge for them. However, as Małgosia Strycharz-Dudziak stressed after the concert, thanks to rehearsals the whole ensemble was able to face it.

Even such an outstanding pianist as Davide Santacolomba, a graduate of the conservatory in Palermo, a student of the Ukrainian pianist Anna Kravtchenko, a laureate of the 2016 Beats of Cochlea Festival and a special guest of this year’s edition, had fears about the performance with the orchestra’s accompaniment. He has already played many concerts, but they were always solo acts. Before the concert in Warsaw, he had misgivings about “synchronizing” with a large orchestra. His worries turned out to be unjustified. Thanks to the collaboration with Maestro Krzesimir Dębski on stage, his performance of the exceptional work – Grande Polonaise by Fryderyk Chopin, was perfect. The audience was delighted.

The piano show was also given by 15-year-old Vsevolod Khmielnitski from Russia, a laureate of the 2016 Festival. After his first performance at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music the jury and the audience had no doubt that he was a great talent. In July this year he was a special guest and mature pianist. On the stage of Sinfonia Varsovia he played one of Edvard Grieg’s songs.

An unusual highlight of this year’s concert was the performance of children from the music therapy group active at the World Hearing Center. Music classes for children after implantation have been conducted for several months as part of the Scientific and Music Programme “Music in Human Auditory Development”, implemented on the initiative of Prof. Henryk Skarżyński in the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing. The performance of young patients, prepared by the music therapist Agnieszka Sepioło, made us realize how music (“Anitra’s Dance” by Edvard Grieg) can involve children hearing through the auditory implants, positively affecting the rehabilitation of hearing.

In the finale – just like during previous concerts ending the “Beats of Cochlea” Festival  – Basia Kaczyńska (mezzo-soprano) in duet with Maciej Miecznikowski (baritone) and all the participants and artists sang the anthem “The World I Can Hear.” Prof. Henryk Skarżyński wrote the lyrics for the first edition of the Festival , and music was composed by Prof. Krzesimir Dębski. During the concert the audience experienced an array of the most diverse emotions – from somewhat sad pensiveness to the explosion of joy, and bid all artists and orchestra farewell with thunderous applause.

Inauguration of the ‘First Health’ Program

On June 6, 2018, by buildings of the Polish Television and the Polish Radio, several dozen specialists and technicians carried out screening tests and gave advice to Warsaw residents. It was the inauguration of the third edition of the multidisciplinary ‘First Health’ Program aimed at counteracting diseases of affluence. Those interested had a chance to seek advice from: audiologists, phoniatricians, otolaryngologists, periodontologists, ophthalmologists, cardiologists, urologists, haematologists, child psychiatrists, dermatologists and dieticians.
 
– The purpose of the ‘First Health’ Program is among others creating pro-health attitudes in our society – said in the Polish Radio prof. Henryk Skarżyński, originator and initiator of the Program. – Screening gives us the possibility to check large populations in order to detect early disorders and various diseases, and help patients as soon as possible. Thanks to screenings, at a very early stage we can detect diseases that could otherwise be undiagnosed over the years – adds prof. Skarżyński.

The most popular were the advices from otolaryngologists, ophthalmologists and periodontologists. The latter checked the state of periodontium and talked a lot about periodontitis.

– Participation in this program is an honor for me, and at the same time a chance to promote knowledge about how dangerous – not only from the point of view of the preservation of teeth, but also general health – periodontal diseases can be – said in the Polish Radio prof. Renata Górska, President of the Polish Periodontological Society, Program partner. – These diseases are associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and, according to recent scientific reports, also with pancreatic cancer. They may be the cause of premature delivery, and are also associated with low birth weight. Knowledge about this problem is still not common, not only within the broad social circles, but also among primary care physicians. For that reason we try to popularize it –  adds prof. Górska. Dr Dominika Gackowska, Dr Anna Królińska, Dr Magdalena Batko and Dr Nela Brodzikowska also consulted patients, together with prof. Renata Górska.

One of the most frequented stands during these outdoor tests was the one prepared by ophthalmologists. Doctors performed routine eye examinations and provided advice on the prevention of eye diseases. Most of the questions concerned glaucoma, a disease which develops slowly, often asymptomatically, and usually is detected by chance: during an eye examination at the ophthalmologist or when choosing glasses.

– This Program is a great opportunity to reach a wide group of people who, having problems with eye diseases, do not know how to proceed, where to go and what kind of help to expect – said prof. Iwona Grabska-Liberek, President of the Polish Society of Ophthalmology, Program partner. – Research conducted as part of the Program will help those who are in an increased risk of developing ophthalmologic diseases, but they do not know what to look for or which symptoms are worrying – added prof. Grabska-Liberek. During the inauguration of this edition of the Program also Dr Aleksander Opala and Dr Dawid Wiącek consulted patients.

The Inauguration of the Program was a unique opportunity to meet high-class specialists in the field of ENT, audiology and phoniatrics who carried out ear examination by use video-otoscopy. Experienced technicians performed audiometry, i.e. hearing test, which main purpose is to determine the hearing threshold and indicate the level of possible hearing loss. Study was carried out by physicians: Aleksandra Panasiewicz, Kamila Osińska, Małgorzata Buksińska, Wojciech Kimak. Hearing tests were performed by: Maria Gocel, Justyna Kutyba, Aleksandra Kowalczuk and Marcin Wojciechowski.

An interesting advice and research was offered by the Warsaw dietitians from the National Food and Nutrition Institute, Program partner. The consultations were held as part of the National Center for Nutritional Education project, and those interested were directed to the on-line diet counseling center: https://poradnia.ncez.pl/.

– Generally overweight and obese patients came to our stand. Unfortunately most of them had too much body fat, which means an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes – said nutritionist Klaudia Wiśniewska from the National Food and Nutrition Institute. – Many questions were raised concerning the nutrition of patients with thyroid disease or diabetes. We also educated those who don’t have problems with overweight yet – adds dietitian Wiśniewska. Advice on dietetics was also provided by: Wiktor Łazowski, Aleksandra Wedziuk, Beata Bondyra and Diana Wolańska.

As in the previous year, urologists tried to disseminate knowledge about cancers of the genitourinary system and to warn that the incidence of this type of cancer increases.

– We must remember that urology does not only concern oncological problems, especially those posing a threat primarily to men such as prostate cancer or testicular cancer – said Dr Kamila Żebrowska from the Department of General, Oncologic and Functional Urology at the Infant Jesus Clinical Hospital.

Urology focuses also on less serious, but inconvenient problems like urolithiasis, micturition disorders and urinary incontinence, frequent especially in women approaching menopause. Especially the last problem is considered to be embarrassing. Some patients admitted during the consultation that they dared talk to the doctor about this problem for the first time. They haven’t even mentioned it during their previous visits to the gynaecologist – added Dr Żebrowska. Also Dr Mateusz Matyjasek gave the urological advices.

Cardiologists providing advice consistently claimed that among the main causes of deaths by cardiovascular diseases were risk factors such as hypertension, unhealthy diet, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and obesity smoking, hyperglycemia. – During our consultations within the framework of the ‘First Health’ Program we try to provide people with knowledge concerning the factors and make them aware of the importance of health prevention –  said Dr Joanna Rogozik, from the 1st Department of Cardiology of the Independent Public Central Clinical Hospital, Program partner. – Another advice we wanted to give to the patients visiting our stand is that each one of them should know their blood pressure, weight, cholesterol level and also take care of physical activity. The most frequent problem reported by patients was hypertension, often uncontrolled. Patients also wanted to seek advice on the alarming symptoms such as fatigability or palpitations, and reported other ailments experienced in the chest – adds Dr Rogozik, who gave cardiology advice together with Dr Edyta Jakubik.

Skin cancers are among the most common types of cancer. It is estimated that in the next 20 years their number will double. Therefore, according to dermatologists, the ‘First Health’ program is a great opportunity to promote the prevention principles and to stress out the urge to change habits regarding sun exposure.

– Fortunately, more and more people are aware of the importance of observing the skin spots as part of the prevention – said Dr Agnieszka Staniewska, dermatologist. – About one third of patients visiting our stand asked for dermatoscope evaluation of their skin. Patients also reported other skin problems, most commonly eczema and seborrheic dermatitis. Eczema is an allergic disease that can already be considered a civilization disease. It appears as a result of damage to the epidermal barrier by detergents in cosmetics for skin cleansing and makeup removal. The selection of appropriate dermocosmetics,  is of enormous importance,  not only for skin cleansing, but also the emollients, which restore the damaged epidermal barrier. During dermatologist visits, not always is there a time to talk with patient about it. ‘First Health’ Program created such an opportunity for us – added Dr Staniewska.

In this edition of the Program, for the first time specialists from fields such as haematology or psychiatry for children and adolescent are participating. Not only is there is a growing demand for such specialities, but also they’re often misrecognized as pedagogues or educators.

– Psychiatry of children and adolescent is a very broad field, and a physician working in this field must have an extensive knowledge in many medical specialties and humanities – said Dr Lidia Popek, head of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Program partner. – From our perspective, the most important thing is to prevent mental disorders in children and adolescents. It is possible if the symptoms are captured early enough, even earlier than some of us may think. A whole range of diseases associated with child and adolescent psychiatry begin when parents decide to have a baby, especially during the pregnancy, when the fetus is developing and within first months of life. The influence of the bond created from the beginning between mother and child is extremely important. There’re also other factors which can contribute the development of mental illness. Therefore, it is very important to recognize this type of disease as soon as possible – added Dr Popek.

Haematologists participating in “First Health” Program wanted to raise awareness about the necessity of regular blood testing, at least once a year. Instead of using google and searching the interpretation of the results on web, we should visit a doctor, even a family physician. Many patients are afraid of visiting a haematologist, because changes in morphology are associated with blood cancers. And yet, most often they’re caused by less serious diseases – anemia and leukopenia.

– One in every 5 or 6 women has an anemia, caused by the loss of blood during menstruation or trendy weight reduction diets, especially meatless ones – said Dr Monika Dąbrowska from the Institute of Hematology and Transfusion, Program partner. – Patients whose morphology shows an iron deficiency, often start to supplement it on their own. During the consultation, we try to convince patients that a reduced level of iron is not enough to make a diagnosis. At least three test results are needed – iron, haemoglobin and ferritin levels. Additionally, taking roughly estimated tablets, only for a short period of time should not take place. We should be supplementing iron for at least three months, up to half a year. Moreover, some female patients require a pharmacological shortening of their period, and – if the cause of iron deficiency is a bad diet – a change in nutrition. For men, iron deficiency is more alarming than for women. Patients must undergo detailed diagnostics because it may be a symptom of colorectal cancer. Harmless hematologic problems are most frequently encountered by people over 70 years of age, whose deficiencies are caused by diets without meat or enough vegetables. Such patients were among majority of those who visited our stand – adds Dr Dąbrowska.

In total, 1,314 examinations and consultations were carried out in Mobile Hearing Centers and the entire medical town.

The ‘First Health’ Program was created on the initiative of prof. Henryk Skarżyński and is carried out by the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Institute of Sensory Organs and the Clinical Science Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences in cooperation with Polish Television and Polish Radio. Leading scientific societies in Poland, institutes, teams of experts and other health protection units are among the Program partners.

This is the third edition of a multidisciplinary program for counteracting civilization diseases. It’s estimated that last year only direct consultations were given for over 5,000 Poles, and indirectly a dozen or so thousands more.

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The first Pole on the American Academy of Otolaryngology Committee – Head and Neck Surgery

Assoc. Prof. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, MSc was qualified as the Member of the prestigious Hearing Committee, operating within the American scientific society – American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Only those with the most outstanding scientific achievements and developments in the field of otolaryngology are selected from those applying to the Committee. Assoc. Prof. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, MSc is the only representative of Poland in this Committee, as well as its youngest foreign member.

The Hearing Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, consisting of only 24 members from various countries, gathers and promotes scientific reports and particularly important information in the field of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery. This activity is carried out through lectures and presentations, scientific and research programs, and the publication of various materials.

Additionally, members of the Hearing Committee are undertaking numerous activities in the field of research, education, including specialist training and setting new standards and emerging trends. The Committee also performs an advisory function, supporting scientific organisations and providing information and answers to international inquiries on current issues in otolaryngology.

30 operations at the 30th Window Approach Workshop

Window Approach Workshop (WAW) is a surgical and scientific workshop designed for otosurgeons from around the world, specialists, clinicians, and clinic managers specializing in the treatment of deafness with the use of auditory implants. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first edition of this series of scientific meetings at the World Hearing Center in Kajetany with guests from all continents. This is one of the programs of the International Academy of Otosurgery. On this occasion, during the 30th edition of WAW, 30 demonstration operations will be carried out by prof. H. Skarzynski and members of the Oto-Rhino-Laryngosurgery Department in the World Hearing Center of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (IFPS) in Kajetany. The 30th anniversary edition of WAW will take place on November 27-28, 2017.

The first Workshop took place in April 2007 and it was the inauguration of a new series of meetings devoted to the latest achievements in the surgical treatment of hearing disorders. Even then, those meetings were focused on promoting new Polish solutions, proposed for the first time in the world. Professor Henryk Skarzynski has conducted then 6 demonstration operations – 3 implantations in patients with partial deafness and 3 implantations of Vibrant middle ear implant. Among participants were trainees from Austria, Belarus, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Great Britain and Italy.

– We started modestly, in a small laboratory equipped only with exercise stations on preparations, but I remember perfectly the first group, a dozen or so doctors interested in our achievements – recalls prof. Henryk Skarzynski, originator and organizer of the workshops. – In Kajetany we have currently the best and the largest spaces in the world designed to practice surgical techniques. We managed to build an Education Center with a unique laboratory equipped with 30 posts for otosurgery and rhinosurgery, modern equipment for exercises on anatomical preparations and computer simulators. On the occasion of this unusual jubilee we’re going to conduct 30 demonstration operations – adds prof. Skarzynski.

The program of each edition of the workshop includes lectures prepared by IFPS specialists, demonstration operations transmitted from the operating theater to the conference room, with the presentation of each case and discussion, as well as laboratory exercises on fresh preparations. One of the most important points of the workshop’s scientific program is the use of implants in the treatment of partial deafness, in which hearing disorders affect only some (most frequently high) frequencies. In such cases, it is very important not to damage the structures of the inner ear when inserting the implant. In order to prevent such complications, prof. Skarżyński has developed a special surgical method in which access to the inner ear is obtained through one of the natural holes in the bones of the cochlear – a round window. After 15 years of the first surgery in the world of an adult patient performed by prof. Skarżyński, his method has become a recognizable brand in science and medicine. It is a ‘Polish school’ in contemporary world science in the field of otosurgery.

Strong  emphasis during WAW workshops is placed on practical training. In this regard, the center in Kajetany is highly valued by the incoming participants and is distinguished by the possibility of observing live demonstration operations performed by prof. Skarzynski and the team of the Oto-Rhino-Laryngosurgery Department. The only such comprehensive training program which allows to observe live operations was created in Kajetany. Procedures of this type remain a huge challenge for the operator and the entire operating room team. Every tiniest movement has to be carefully observed and evaluated. For this reason, other surgical teams are rather reluctant to engage in live demonstration operations. Many years of experience gained by the team of our Oto-Rhino-Laryngosurgery Department, helps them to address such demanding challenges. Daily they’re performing the most surgeries improving the hearing in the world.

– Pioneer, demonstration operations carried out by our team during the workshops present the possibilities and level of development of Polish science and medicine. – says prof. Henryk Skarżyński – Such demonstration operations are a huge effort, and yet they’re also a proof that they can be carried out not only in well-known American centers, but also here. It is the best way to strengthen new ideas in everyday clinical practice – adds prof. Skarżyński.

It is worth recalling, that WAW workshops are one of the most important international scientific conferences organised by the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing. Furthermore, they served many times as an opportunity to present the newest technology within the field of auditory implants. This was the case in 2009 – the 9th European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implants was hosted, when during the WAW workshops  a new SRA electrode was presented and implanted for the first time in the world. The device was developed under the guidance of prof. Henryk Skarżyński. Currently, CI-412 and CI-512 models are the most sold implants in the world.

The 5th WAW workshop, which accompanied the 9th European Symposium on Pediatric Cochlear Implants, gathered a record number of participants – over 1,500 people from many countries around the world. Also during the 10th Congress of the European Federation of Audiological Societies (EFAS) organized by the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in 2011, the WAW workshops were an important point in the agenda. In 2012, the pioneer, first in Poland surgery of the BONEBRIDGE auditory implant was held in the World Hearing Center in Kajetany.Performed during the WAW workshop by prof.Henryk Skarzynski, this operation began a new era in the treatment of congenital hearing disorders, caused mainly by the full or partial underdevelopment of the outer and middle ear. Additional indications may be post-inflammatory and post-traumatic damage.

The 28th edition of the WAW workshop was also unique. The participants of one day training had the opportunity to participate in the International BONEBRIDGE & SOUNDBRIDGE symposium held in Kajetany. The highlight on the agenda was the implantation of a new type of Vibrant Soundbridge middle ear implant with LP-Coupler. The operation was watched directly in Kajetany by over 250 contemporary otosurgeons from all continents.

This extremely popular WAW training series is addressed to otosurgeons and audiologists who want to broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of auditory implants. For 10 years, Kajetany has been visited by nearly 4,500 participants from 65 countries around the world, including such distant countries as Singapore, Indonesia, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. The 30th edition of the WAW workshop includes over 750 hours of lectures and exercises, as well as presentations of many guest speakers. Among the invited lecturers there were outstanding experts from around the world, including prof. Thomas Klenzner from the University of Düsseldorf and prof. Laszlo Rovo from the University of Szeged, prof. Janez Rebol from the University of Maribor in Slovenia, or prof. Klaus Böheim from the St. Polten University of Innsbruck. The Window Approach Workshop programs include also lectures by specialists from the Institute on the diagnosis and qualification of patients for implanting auditory implants, advanced surgical techniques and the latest technologies in the field of hearing prosthesis using implants.

The development of medical technologies in the field of audiology and otology allows physicians to help practically every patient with hearing impairments, which is why WAW workshops are so popular.

Lecture of Ass. Prof.Dr. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, M.D., Ph.D., Msc. at conference titled CAPD without secrets.

Ass. Prof. Dr. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, M.D., Ph.D., Msc. presented his lecture, titled: Hearing screening of school-age children, with the inclusion of auditory processing disorder issues.

CAPD without secrets. Diagnoses and therapy of central auditory processing disorders in children and young adults conference took place on 20 October 2017 in Rzeszów. Physicians, speech therapists, psychologists and teachers were learning about nature of the issue and shared their experience, in order to provide specialized therapy to more children, that need help.

Central Hearing Disorders (CAPD) is a group of symptoms for a variety of disorders. which are caused by irregularietes of the central nervous system.  In other words: child hears (hearing tests do not show any problems), but does not listen – behaves and functions like other children with hearing loss. Such a child may be compared to someone who is in a foreign country and do not understand the local language. Such a person hears surrounding talks, but does not understand them.

Effect of such disorders are difficulties in learning, that occurs despite proper intelligence development. Quick diagnosis of alarming symptoms and sending child for a specialized tests (and if it is required, also on rehabilitation and therapy) is the key to proper help.

Cantral Auditory Processing Disorder is a problem, that affects mostly early school-age children. Hearing screening, that we conducted on the area of rural districts from all over Poland, shows that even 15% of all children may require an in-depth diagnosis and speech therapy. Fortunately there are already proper devices, which help in therapy, on the market, and leading medical facilities are ready to help those in need – says Ass. Prof. Dr. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, M.D.

Conference participants, not only listened to the lectures about the CAPD diagnosis and therapy, but also took part in the workshops, where they could learn about practical aspects of the work with students, programming speech therapy, and how to conduct behavioral and electrophysiological tests.

The aim of this conference was to share the knowledge and experience, and to create a space, where physicians, diagnostic workers, speech therapists, teachers, psychologists and other specialists could exchange information, in order to learn about their individual needs, and to improve communication with each other – says Dorota Szuber, MD, head of Podkarpackie Centre of Hearing and Speech.

Conference was co-organised by Podkarpackie Centre of Hearing and Speech Medincus, Institute of Sensory Organs and Society of Polish Otorhinolaryngologists, Phoniatrists and Audiologists. President of the Rzeszów City has assumed honorary patronage overthis conference.

During the conference, speakers also gave interviews on the topic:„When child hears, but not listening…”.

Interview with the Ass. Prof.Dr. Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, M.D. is available in the following link: http://supernowosci24.pl/gdy-dziecko-slyszy-a-nie-slucha/.

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IERASG, XXV International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group Biennial Symposium, Warszawa 2017

 

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Congress & Symposium

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12th International Tinnitus Seminar and 1st Word Tinnitus Congress

 

I World Tinnitus Congress and the XII International Tinnitus Seminar 22-24 May 2017

I World Tinnitus Congress and the XII International Tinnitus Seminar

1st Word Tinnitus Congress will be organised together with the 12th International Tinnitus Seminar on 22-24 May 2017, in Warsaw, Poland. The Conference will be held in the city center within walking distance of the Old Town and other city landmarks.

The aim of the Congress is to exchange experience, debate over current challenges in the research and therapy of tinnitus, develop recommendations and solutions to the most important problems related to tinnitus. The conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the most significant advances in tinnitus research and treatment. Tinnitus research is of increasing social and clinical interest, as number of suffers grows all over the world. There is a demand for strategies and therapies to prevent and alleviate tinnitus. Our primary aim in organising this congress is to bring together the experienced and up-and-coming scientists and clinicians to actively discuss the latest ideas, results and challenges. We shall consider it our success when the congress will spark new insights that will be applied in research and clinical work.

President of the I World Tinnitus Congress and the XII International Tinnitus Seminar Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, dr. h.c. (mult.)

Program:

Key topics:

  1. Assessment and diagnostics
  2. Cochlear implants in tinnitus
  3. Comorbidities
    • audiological
    • physiological
    • psychological
    • age-related
  4. Clinical studies
  5. Epidemiology of tinnitus
  6. Genetics
  7. Heterogeneity of tinnitus
  8. Interventions:
    • music based intervention in tinnitus
    • neurofeedback in treatment of subjective tinnitus
    • pharmacological and phytotherapy approaches
    • surgical interventions
    • transcranial magnetic stimulation
  9. Neuroimaging and neural networks
  10. Noise induced tinnitus
  11. Preclinical interventions
  12. Psychotherapy in tinnitus treatment
    • subjective hearing problems in normal-hearing tinnitus patients
    • applications of relaxation techniques and nonconventional approaches
    • TRT
  13. Single Sided Deafness and tinnitus
  14. Technology-based interventions:
    • middle ear implants in tinnitus
    • CODACS in tinnitus
    • cochlear implants in tinnitus
    • hearing aids in tinnitus
    • bone conductive implants in tinnitus
  15. Tinnitus in children
  16. Tinnitus modeling

More information will be ready for download at the website www.its2017.com

History:

Previous congresses:

1979 I International Tinnitus Seminar in New York, USA: Abraham Shulman and Barbara Goldstein

1983 II International Tinnitus Seminar in New York, USA: Abraham Shulman and Barbara Goldstein

1987 III International Tinnitus Seminar in Münster, Germany: Harald Feldmann

1991 IV International Tinnitus Seminar in Bordeaux, France: Jean-Marie Aran and Rene Dauman

1995 V International Tinnitus Seminar in Portland, USA: Jack Vernon and Gloria Reich

1999 VI International Tinnitus Seminar in London, UK: Jonathan Hazell

2002 VII International Tinnitus Seminar in Perth, Australia: Pam Gabriels

2005 VIII International Tinnitus Seminar in Pau, France: Rene Dauman and Frederic Bouscau-Faure

2008 IX International Tinnitus Seminar in Göteborg, Sweden: Kajsa-Mia Holgers and Gunilla Jansson

2011 X International Tinnitus Seminar in Florianópolis, Brazil: Tanit Sanchez

2014 XI International Tinnitus Seminar in Berlin, Germany: Birgit Mazurek

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