Tag Archives: A.U. Bankaitis

8 Really Cool Things for Audiologists in 2012 – guest post by Carolyn Smaka

Posted on February 1, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Each year in January, I love to change the calendar to the new year with all the hope it brings for good things to come.  Here are some things the audiologist in me is looking forward to this year.  1. … Continue reading →

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Signing Off Until 2012!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

It is that time again where I will be signing off until the New Year to take time to spend the holiday season with family and great friends. As the youngest girl of nine children, money was always tight and my parents … Continue reading →

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New Stand Alone Video Otoscope

Posted on August 24, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The MDScope is a new portable video otoscope featuring its own unique built-in LCD screen, enabling the user to view the ear canal and tympanic membrane directly on the handheld unit.   Since images are instantly displayed on the LCD screen, there is no need for an external monitor … Continue reading →

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Blog Survey Results: What Subscribers Want

Posted on June 1, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Three weeks ago, subscribers to my blog were invited to participate in an online survey.  The purpose of the survey was to gather basic information on subscribers, what topics to blog about, and how often to post new information.  Blog subscribers refer to individuals who have specifically subscribed … Continue reading →

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New OTP Website to Check Out!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Oaktree Products launched their new website Friday, April 29, 2011 and whether a current customer or not, it is surely worth checking out.  As an employee of the company and someone directly involved in site development, perhaps there is a level of objectivity that … Continue reading →

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Disposable Suction Tubes for Cerumen Removal!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Disposable suction tubes are finally here and available only at Oaktree Products.  These instruments are the perfect addition to your arsenal of cerumen management instruments, particularly if you  perform suction occasionally or are in a situation where company policy prefers the use of disposable … Continue reading →

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ADRs for AuDs: Resource for Audiologists

Posted on April 12, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

For audiologists seeking a list of adverse drug reactions (ADR), Dr. Robert M. DiSogra, AuD of Audiology Associates of Freehold (New Jersey), has created an easy-to-use Adverse Drug Reactions website.  The website is comprised of information originally published by Dr. DiSogra in Audiology Today (1993).  Almost … Continue reading →

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Featured Session on Humanitarian Audiology

Posted on April 7, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

If you happen to be in Chicago for the annual AudiologyNOW! convention, be sure to attend the Featured Session (FS113) on Establishing Sustainable Humanitarian Audiology Programs on Friday, April 8 from 8:00 to 9:30 am in Room 183B. Despite economic downturns, … Continue reading →

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