Monthly Archives: March 2012

Five Key Points of Infection Control

Posted on March 28, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

In response to the AIDS epidemic, Universal Precautions  issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued in the mid 1980’s were designed to protect healthcare workers specifically from blood borne pathogens.  These precautions were eventually expanded upon to protect healthcare … Continue reading →

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Lead Patient’s to Embrace Amplification by Setting Example

Posted on March 21, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Having lived in St. Louis for a collective ten years, the fact that Missouri is the Show-Me-State has really rubbed off on me.  Rarely will I buy something without trying it on or trying it out.  Thinking back to my … Continue reading →

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Magic Number This Year is #1346!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

It’s time again for AudiologyNOW! and the magic number is #1346.  This is the assigned booth number of Oaktree Products, your one-stop-shop for hearing related products and resource for communication/business solutions as it relates to your audiology practice.  This year, the Oaktree Products booth is located … Continue reading →

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Development of High-Fidelity, Safe-Listening Earphones – guest post by Patricia A. Niquette

Posted on March 7, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Hearing professionals and parents alike are concerned about the potential for hearing loss from portable music players. If used at high levels for long periods of time, there is increased risk of music-induced hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis and diplacusis. Safe Listening … Continue reading →

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