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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From Evaluation and Surgery to Life with a Cochlear Implant

The Eye & Ear Foundation’s May 23 webinar, “From Evaluation and Surgery to Life with a Cochlear Implant,” featured three panelists. A UPMC cochlear implant surgeon, audiologist, and cochlear implant […]

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Expansion of Telemedicine & Remote UPMC Audiology Services

By Lori Zitelli, Au.D., CH-TM, Manager, UPMC Audiology Department While audiologists are licensed healthcare providers qualified to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative hearing and balance services, there is currently a shortage […]

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Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline

The Eye & Ear Foundation’s January 24th webinar addressed a topic that frightens some people. Titled “Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline,” Catherine V. Palmer, PhD, Chair of the Department of […]

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Tinnitus Treatment Options

Viewers of the Eye & Ear Foundation’s June 12th webinar, “Tinnitus Treatment Options: To Audiology and Beyond” were treated to an overview of tinnitus treatment options and lifestyle changes that […]

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The Impact of Providing Care at Mission of Mercy

Now in its seventh year, Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh has treated over 5,000 patients since its inception. This free two-day dental, eye, and hearing clinic is for the underserved members […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Over the Counter Hearing Aids

The FDA finally approved over the counter (OTC) hearing aids. Now what? For the last three years, Catherine Palmer, PhD, Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Communication Science […]

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