Waking Up to Change: The New Era of Sleep Apnea Treatments

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“There’s been a number of developments just in the past year that are altering the field,” Dr. Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD, said at the start of the Eye & Ear […]

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Translational Application of Artificial Intelligence in Head & Neck Cancer

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At the start of the Eye & Ear Foundation’s August 22, 2025, webinar, “Translational Application of Artificial Intelligence in Head & Neck Cancer,” Steven B. Chinn, MD, MPH, FACS, thanked […]

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Innovations in the Management of Otitis Media

Peter L. Santa Maria’s clinical practice and research all involve otitis media. The MD, PhD with many titles, including Professor; Division Chief of Otology & Neurotology; Vice Chair of Translational […]

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Management of Thyroid Cancer in the Era of Targeted Therapy

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The Eye & Ear Foundation had its first webinar with Dr. Jessica H. Maxwell, MD, MPH, FACS, Associate Professor, Associate Residency Program Director, and Chief of Otolaryngology, Pittsburgh VA Healthcare […]

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Personalizing the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

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Kevin J. Contrera, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, opened the Eye & Ear Foundation’s May 6 webinar, “Personalizing the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer,” […]

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An Engineer’s Perspective on Medical Innovation

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Pittsburgh CREATES was represented at the Eye & Ear Foundation’s April 23rd webinar, “An Engineer’s Perspective on Medical Innovation.” Co-Directors of CREATES, Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, and Carl Snyderman, […]

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Etiologies of Chronic Rhinosinusitis

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Chronic rhinosinusitis is probably one of the most common complaints that Dr. Eric Wang sees in his practice and in his world. “Even though we call it one thing, it […]

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Ear Reconstruction

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One of the things that Dr. Noel Jabbour, MD, MS, FACS, is passionate about is developing solutions for people with congenital auricular deformities. The Director of the Congenital Ear Center […]

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Professional Voice Management

Libby Smith with a patient

Did you know that the Voice, Airway & Swallow Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center evaluates and treats people who use their voice professionally? In the Eye & […]

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Innovation and Creativity in Surgery

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“Innovation and Creativity in Surgery,” a favorite topic of Dr. Carl Snyderman, MD, MBA, is the title of the Eye & Ear Foundation’s webinar, held on December 5. “I think […]

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The Rehabilitation of Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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There are two main parts to Matthew Spector’s research. The Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction, who has a MD and FACS, said in the […]

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Restoring Hearing and Regenerating Hair Cells

Dr. Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, opened the Eye & Ear Foundation’s September 13th webinar, “Restoring Hearing and Regenerating Hair Cells” with a quote from Helen Keller: “Blindness separates people […]

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Bridging the Gap Between Voice and Swallow

Voice and swallow are interwoven, Dr. Sandra Stinnett, laryngologist and Director of the UPMC Swallowing Disorders Center, said in the Eye & Ear Foundation’s August 27th webinar, “Bridging the Gap […]

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The Who and Where of Head and Neck Cancer

Angela L. Mazul, PhD, MPH, joined the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery a year and a half ago as a dedicated cancer epidemiologist specializing in head and neck and […]

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Decreased Sound Tolerance: Managing Reactions to Bothersome Sounds

Noises are everywhere, but the average listener may not notice them, Dr. Lori Zitelli, Aud, CH-TM, Managing Audiologist, UPMC Department of Otolaryngology, said in the Eye & Ear Foundation’s July […]

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