Category Archives: Guest Blog Posts

PSAP or a Hearing Aid? – guest post by Wayne Staab

Posted on September 4, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) are electronic devices that allow an individual to listen better in noisy environments, or for those situations when the signal is not strong enough for a listener, regardless of the reason.  These products are not … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips for Audiology Students on Making the Most of Your Summer Break – guest post by Lana Joseph

Posted on July 3, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

As I am finishing up my second year as an AuD student at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, I wanted to share my top ten tips on how AuD Students can make the most of this summer break! … Continue reading →

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Audiology Patients! Eat your Veggies & Go Outside to Play – guest post by Christopher Spankovich

Posted on June 5, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

How often does a patient come in your door that is in excellent health: eats healthy, exercises, no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no medications? Now, how often does a patient come in your door that is 20-30 pound … Continue reading →

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HEY! WAKE UP, Audiologists! The Future is Here – guest post by Jerry L. Northern

Posted on May 1, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

I thoroughly enjoyed the AudiologyNOW! 2013 presentation from futurist, Jack Uldrich. His presentation has given me considerable cause during the past month to think about the future of audiology in light of his intriguing comments. Many of the health specialties that … Continue reading →

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New Tool for Treating Patients with CAPD – guest post by Gail Chermak, Frank Musiek & Jeffery Weihing

Posted on April 3, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Based on a wealth of empirical evidence on the neuroscience, diagnosis and treatment of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), Sound Auditory Training (SAT) is a soon-to-be-available new web-based program designed to train auditory processing skills in children, adults, and older adults … Continue reading →

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Can Hearing Aids Provide the Gentle Nudge Many Patients Need? – guest post by Brian Taylor

Posted on March 6, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

All of us are all too-familiar with the math; in the United States, approximately one out of every three adults over the age of 60 has hearing loss, while more than 50% of individuals over the 85 have a hearing … Continue reading →

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What is New At Oaktree Products for 2013 – guest post by Alison Dees

Posted on February 6, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

As the Marketing & Product Manager at Oaktree Products, one of my responsibilities involves updating the product catalog in preparation for the new year.  By now, most of you should have received your 2013 Oaktree Products catalog in the mail; since … Continue reading →

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Your Strategy for Success in 2013 – guest post by Geoffrey Cooling

Posted on January 2, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Success in life requires planning and the necessary knowledge to make good decisions; this applies not only our personal life, but to our professional life as well.  With the beginning of every new year, it is important to reflect on past business performance in … Continue reading →

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