Otitis media – a middle ear infection – is the number one cause of deafness in children around the world. Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the highest incidence rates, with […]
Addressing Otitis Media in Gorongosa
otolaryngology
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 […]
Greg Basura Joins OTO
By José P. Zevallos, The Eugene N. Myers, M.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology I am thrilled to announce that Greg Basura MD, PhD, an experienced neurotologist, educator, and funded […]
OTO Alum Named Dean
An alum of the Department of Otolaryngology has been named Dean of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Jeffrey R. Bumpous, MD, is also the university’s new Executive Vice […]
OTO Climbs the Rankings
The U.S. News and World Report released its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside ranked in nine specialties and is rated high performing in three. While UPMC has made […]
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 […]
Read More… from Decreased Sound Tolerance: Managing Reactions to Bothersome Sounds
Preparing for Mission of Mercy 2024
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s 2023 event shattered all records. The two-day annual event provides free vision, hearing, and dental care. This year’s event will be held Nov 1-2, 2024. More […]
THRIVE
The Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh are collaborating on a project called THRIVE: Treating HeaRing and Improving Vision: Education. Thanks to a grant from the […]
Without Bounds
The Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh have a mission to improve vision and hearing care for patients in underserved areas by attempting to meet them […]
First Advanced Course on Microvascular Reconstruction
On June 1, the University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery hosted its first advanced course on microvascular reconstruction in head and neck surgery. “This puts us on […]
Read More… from First Advanced Course on Microvascular Reconstruction
The Passing of a Giant
By David Chi, MD It is with great sadness that we announce the passage of Dr. Charles Bluestone (April 4, 1932- June 15, 2024), one of the giants in the […]
Salivary Gland-Sparing Surgery and the Role of Sialendoscopy
The first slide in the Eye & Ear Foundation’s June 13th webinar, “Salivary Gland-Sparing Surgery and the Role of Sialendoscopy,” featured the cylinder scope. “This long instrument is the most […]
Read More… from Salivary Gland-Sparing Surgery and the Role of Sialendoscopy
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 […]
Read More… from From Evaluation and Surgery to Life with a Cochlear Implant
Help Us Without Paying a Cent
Anyone, regardless of income level, can play a vital role in supporting the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. By doing so, you […]
Head Neck Cancer/Survivorship
S+S, Spring 2024, p. 7 The Head Neck Cancer (HNC)/Survivorship program saw a lot of growth during the Campaign, especially in the services it now provides to patients. PNC Charitable […]