BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//sciencenext.org//ifos2026//9AWKRR BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:EET BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20001029T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10;UNTIL=20061029T000000Z TZNAME:EET TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071028T050000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10;UNTIL=20141026T020000Z TZNAME:EET TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20151108T050000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=11;UNTIL=20151108T020000Z TZNAME:EET TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20160907T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1WE;BYMONTH=9 TZNAME:+03 TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20000326T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20060326T000000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070325T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20100328T020000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20110328T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=4MO;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20110328T020000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20120325T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20130331T020000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20140331T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=5MO;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20140331T020000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20150329T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3;UNTIL=20160327T020000Z TZNAME:EEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-B8VLFA@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260910T090000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260910T100000 DESCRIPTION: DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Phoniatrics 2 SUMMARY:Relationship between normal or impaired hearing and accurate singin g in singers of all ages - Ahmet Atas\, SUELA SALLAVACI\, Arzu Betül Dura n\, Dusan  Milisavljevic\, dugagjin spanca\, Mario Milkov URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/B8VLFA/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-MC3RWH@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260910T104500 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260910T114500 DESCRIPTION:

Emerging Trends and Inn ovations in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management will be discussed

DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Humanitarian + Transverse Activities + Global Outreach SUMMARY:Emerging Trends and Innovations in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Manageme nt - Ahmed Bahgat\, Ewa Olszewska\, Zerrin Özergin Coşkun\, Kenny Pang\, Mario Milkov\, Ethem İlhan URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/MC3RWH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-JY3XYC@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260910T114500 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260910T121500 DESCRIPTION: DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Sleep SUMMARY:Wearable technology / AI technology in OSA - Karl Hoermann\, Mario Milkov URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/JY3XYC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-YZYAHQ@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260910T150000 DESCRIPTION: DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Otology 5 SUMMARY:Otologic problems of divers - Avi Shupak\, Cem Uzun\, Ronen Perez\, Gerardo Bosco\, Alesandro Marroni\, Costantino Balestra\, Maurizio Amador i\, Juan Miguel Juan Fernandez\, Selin Gamze Sümen\, Luca de Campora\, Ma rio Milkov URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/YZYAHQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-3XD3BK@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260912T100000 DESCRIPTION:

Description

This session highlights the latest research and innovation in ear and hearing science\, aligned w ith the mission of the Mirko Tos Ear &\; Hearing Research Center. We ex plore cutting-edge developments\, ranging from molecular biomarkers for ea rly diagnosis to minimally invasive surgical techniques. Key topics includ e novel auditory implants\, tinnitus management strategies\, and translati onal research on inner ear pathophysiology. By bringing together audiologi sts\, surgeons\, and basic scientists\, we aim to accelerate the developme nt of personalized therapies for complex auditory and vestibular disorders .

Outcome Objectives

Upon completion\, part icipants will be able to:

  1. Identify emerging trends in middle ear surgery and hea ring rehabilitation technologies.

  2. Evaluate the clinical utility of new diagnost ic biomarkers for sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus.

  3. Apply multidisciplin ary\, evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes in the managem ent of chronic ear disease and vestibular dysfunction.

DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Humanitarian + Transverse Activities + Global Outreach SUMMARY:Mirko Tos Ear & Hearing Research and Innovation - Cem Uzun\, İbrah im Hızalan\, Adrien A. Eshraghi\, Emre Ocak\, Erdogan Bulut\, Ahmet Atas\ , Per Caye Thomasen\, Suat Turgut\, Erwin Offeciers\, Mario Milkov URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/3XD3BK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-ifos2026-EATNSK@sciencenext.org DTSTART;TZID=EET:20260912T170000 DTEND;TZID=EET:20260912T180000 DESCRIPTION:

Novel Approaches genera l panel discussion

We propose a hypothesis-generating observational study that explores the relationship between obsessive-compulsive (OC) personality traits and the severity of v ertigo-related anxiety in patients with common peripheral vestibular disor ders. Despite similar vestibular test results\, some patients report disab ling dizziness\, while others cope more easily — suggesting that psychol ogical traits may act as symptom amplifiers. This proposed study will incl ude patients diagnosed with BPPV\, vestibular neuritis\, or Menière’s d isease. Each participant will complete validated instruments including the Vertigo Handicap Inventory (VHI)\, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GA D-7) scale\, and the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R). We wi ll analyze the correlation between obsessive-compulsive traits and reporte d anxiety intensity\, adjusting for diagnosis and vestibular dysfunction s everity. We believe that identifying psychological vulnerability in vestib ular patients can lead to earlier\, individualized management strategies — including integration of cognitive-behavioral therapy in selected case s.

DTSTAMP:20260618T223226Z LOCATION:Equilibrium 2 SUMMARY:Novel Approaches - Obsessive-Compulsive Traits and Vertigo-Related Anxiety - Takao Imai\, Mine Baydan Aran\, Diana Mihai Coman\, Melanie Grac e Cruz\, Mario Milkov URL:https://sciencenext.org/ifos2026/talk/EATNSK/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR