Tag Archives: A.U. Bankaitis

Growing Demand for Audiology Using a New Product Category – guest post by Brian Taylor

Posted on May 6, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Any proficient business executive is likely to tell you that segmenting your potential customer base is an effective initial step when unravelling consumer demands. Once you’ve done some careful segmentation work, you can execute a strategy that caters to the … Continue reading →

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Do-It-Yourself Earplug Fitting System

Posted on April 15, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

The VitaSound Hearing Protector is a relatively new do-it-yourself fitting system designed to safely create custom earplugs utilizing the SonoFit delivery system. The SonoFit system is a headband connected to two silicone-filled inflation pumps (one on either side of the head) … Continue reading →

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New Standard Solution in Amplified Stethoscopes

Posted on April 8, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

A new product in the form of an amplified stethoscope deserves immediate attention.  The Thinklabs One is a unique electronic stethoscope integrating advanced technology in a compact and elegantly simple design. It represents a viable solution for normal hearing medical professionals … Continue reading →

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iPhone & iPad Otoscopy is Here!

Posted on March 18, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Wouldn’t it be cool to use your iPhone to perform video otoscopy? How about a high-quality video otoscope with a built-in LCD screen capable of wirelessly transferring captured images to your iPad or Kindle? If either of these technologies sounds intriguing and you will be at … Continue reading →

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Imagine a Little Colt in Your Clinic….

Posted on March 11, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

Imagine your  two-channel clinical audiometer built into an Android Tablet, providing you with the ability to lift the tablet from the platform and, using Bluetooth technology, perform audiometric testing from a more convenient location.  Imagine administering recorded speech testing without the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight Post – How to Take the Fear Out of Cerumen Management

Posted on March 4, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

When you think about removing cerumen, does your heart beat a little faster? Do you get a little nervous? Have you ever wished you could perform the procedure with a big fat smile on your face? If you answered yes to any of … Continue reading →

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Help Patients Get a Grip on their Hearing Aids

Posted on February 25, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

We all have a few hearing instrument wearing patients who could use a little assistance with hearing instrument insertion. The Gator Grip is a new hearing aid insertion tool that makes it easier and faster for BTE, RIC, and open fit users … Continue reading →

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Free Manual or Touch-Free Purell Dispensers

Posted on February 18, 2015 by AU Bankaitis

If you are an audiologist, audiology assistant, hearing instrument specialist, or student, you are required to perform hand hygiene routinely throughout the day in the clinical environment.  There are instances where access to a sink with running water may not be readily available … Continue reading →

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