Tag Archives: Audiology

Serene Renew Hearing Aid Dryer – Great Option for Hearing Instrument Wearers

Posted on June 20, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

The ReNew Hearing Aid Dryer is an affordable and effective dehumidifier designed to remove moisture that inherently builds-up inside hearing instruments. This product uses heat to remove the moisture.  With a specially designed vented lid, residual moisture escapes from the unit, eliminating the need for a … Continue reading →

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Amplifier Apps for Consumers with Hearing Loss: Are They Worth It? – guest post by Samuel R. Atcherson

Posted on June 6, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

In the Fall of 2010, I was approached after class by Josh Spann, one of my Au.D. students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. In class, we had been talking here and there about various Apple and Android … Continue reading →

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Obscure Items that Crack Me Up!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

As an employee at Oaktree Products for close to nine years, I am familiar with most of the 4,000 or so products that we offer.  Occasionally, I will come across some obscure item and think to myself “What is this?” quickly followed by “Seriously, have … Continue reading →

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Great Otoscope Special For Students!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

An otoscope is a necessary tool for audiologists to always have on hand; what better way to celebrate Spring graduation by offering several student otoscope specials to AuD students? Through the month of May 2012, Oaktree Products will offer the popular Heine Mini 3000 Non-Fiber … Continue reading →

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Hearing aids for children (and adults) with auditory processing disorder: thinking outside the box? – guest post by Francis Kuk

Posted on April 4, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

I must profess at the outset that I am not an expert on (central) auditory processing disorders (CAPD or APD). Far from it. I am a hearing aid person; and the solutions I propose would only be appropriate if the description … Continue reading →

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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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