Tag Archives: Audiology

2014 Catalog Cover Winner Selected by YOU!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

During the month of October, Oaktree Products employees, friends, colleagues, and customers, along with anyone wanting to participate, were provided the opportunity to select the company’s next catalog cover from one of three choices. Votes were cast electronically throughout the … Continue reading →

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Product Designed to Alert Patients of Emergency Signals

Posted on October 16, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

As a public service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides an “all-hazards” radio network, broadcasting weather and emergency information for all types of hazards including natural (earthquakes, avalanches), environmental (chemical releases, oil spills), and public safety (AMBER alerts, … Continue reading →

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Audiology ToTT: Retention Clip Solution for RIC/RITEs

Posted on October 9, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

“Does anyone know of a hearing aid retainer that will work with a receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) and/or receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) for my adult patient?”  That is a question I hear asked more and more these days. A hearing aid retainer is an accessory that attaches to … Continue reading →

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All This Noise About Noise! – guest post by Laurie Wells

Posted on October 2, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

“Kids these days!  What about their hearing? Surely they must all be going deaf!!”  How many conversations like this do we audiologists have each day with our patients, clients, neighbors and friends? The demise of the next generation’s hearing due … Continue reading →

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Vote on the next Oaktree Products Catalog Cover!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

It is that time of year again! Based on the tremendous success of last year’s poll, we are once again calling upon all awesome people of the universe to decide the next cover of the 2014 Oaktree Products catalog!  Choose the ONE catalog cover you like the most from the three … Continue reading →

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Changes to Hamilton CapTel Program for Audiologists

Posted on September 18, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Per the recent ruling by the FCC (Order FC 13-118), audiologists need to be aware of changes that may impact how patients with hearing loss can obtain a Hamilton CapTel telephone. Since May of 2013, patients with hearing loss were able to obtain … Continue reading →

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Heine Mini 3000 Otoscopes – All Models NOT the Same

Posted on September 11, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Three different Heine Mini 3000 Pocket Otoscopes are currently available; while they differ in price, it is important to appreciate what it is you are paying for in order to make the most informed decision about your next pocket otoscope investment.   The three pocket otoscope models listed in order … Continue reading →

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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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