Tag Archives: Audiology

Dispensing audiologists: about 50% would probably offer PSAPs and OTC hearing aids

Posted on July 20, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

As an audiologist who used to dispense hearing instruments, I often wonder how I would logistically react to the disruption currently taking place in the hearing industry.  If I were still in clinical practice, would I offer PSAPs and/or OTC … Continue reading →

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Even Mild Hearing Loss Can Kill You

Posted on March 15, 2017 by AU Bankaitis

Good Morning America ran a story this morning warning parents that more than 80% of children between the ages of 2 and 13 did not wake up to an active smoke detector.  As I watched, I nodded my head because that … Continue reading →

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AudBling’s Celebrating Five Year Anniversary – guest post by Noël Crosby

Posted on December 7, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

As I was window shopping one day, a jewelry display caught my eye.  I went a little closer and was delighted at what I saw, in particular the sterling silver and shell jewelry. I had never see such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Hearing Aids Gave Me My Youth Back – guest blog post by Anne Walker

Posted on October 5, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

My name is Anne Walker and I have been employed at Oaktree Products as a customer service representative since January 2008. Getting hearing aids was one of the best things I ever did for myself and I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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When Your Hearing Aid Patient Needs Help with Business Phone

Posted on September 21, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

So, you successfully fit your patient with a high-end hearing aid with a streamer and all is wonderful in the world until they go to work.  They would like to have their business phone conversations streamed directly to their hearing … Continue reading →

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Free Hamilton CapTel Noah Module Now Available!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

Hamilton CapTel unveiled the new Hamilton CapTel Noah Module at the 65th Annual IHS Convention & Expo in Chicago last week, making it very easy for audiologists to provide captioned telephones to their patients with hearing loss at no cost. … Continue reading →

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BANG! Free Webinar addressing damage from impulse noise & the effectiveness of hearing protection

Posted on August 24, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

Some of the most hazardous sounds we hear are brief sounds – noises from impacts and impulses. These arise from sources like household tools, construction, industrial noise, firecrackers, guns, and even automotive airbags. The progression of damage to the ear … Continue reading →

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Hush™, the World’s First Smart Earplugs – guest blog post by Daniel Lee

Posted on June 1, 2016 by AU Bankaitis

Snoring can be very disruptive to one’s sleep and has a much deeper negative impact than may be initially realized. Studies show that spouses lose more than an hour of sleep as a result of their snoring spouses.1  Also, the sleep … Continue reading →

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