Author Archives: AU Bankaitis

About AU Bankaitis

A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is a clinical Audiologist with extensive clinical, research, and business experience within the hearing industry. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

Thirty Years of AIB – guest post by Joseph Sakumura & Gina Lorenzetti

The American Institute of Balance (AIB) is a privately held, global healthcare company specializing in the evaluation and treatment of dizziness and balance disorders in children and adults, headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida. Founded by Richard E. Gans, PhD in … Continue reading

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Next Generation Welch Allyn MacroView

The popular Welch Allyn MacroView head has been redesigned, offering a more compact head with improved features than the original. The next-generation LED MacroView Basic offers a larger viewing area (3x instead of 2x) and 5x magnification. The extended focal … Continue reading

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COVID-19: Key Mask Updates for Audiologists

The CDC recently updated their consumer webpage (January 14, 2022 updates) to reflect new mask recommendations to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2. This update received a lot of press although it targets consumers and remains separate from mask guidance for healthcare … Continue reading

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Seize the Day with an Amazing Otoscope/Ear Light Bundle

Looking for a meaningful gift for an AuD student you may be supervising? Take advantage of this special Luxamed offer from Oaktree Products while supplies last….because once stock is gone, the offer is gone.

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Connect with Innovative Thinkers in ENT, Medical Audiology and More at FCOM

The Florida Combined Otolaryngology Meeting (FCOM) will take place in an inclusive hybrid format, both in-person at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and as a virtual event online, November 5-7, 2021. FCOM will provide all participants the opportunity to learn, connect and … Continue reading

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C-Mics™ HearHooks™ Makes it Much Easier to Hear in Difficult Listening Situations

Noisy places, outdoor spaces, mask requirements, and social distancing pose communication challenges even for those with normal hearing. The new C-Mics™ HearHooks™ offers up to 20 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratios.1 This wireless system enables two-way communication via low-profile, clip-on … Continue reading

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Escaping the Hidden Prison of Auditory Processing Disorder – Angela Loucks Alexander

My colleague and friend, Dr. Angela Alexander, shares a personal story that inspired her passion and her goal to help more people understand Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). For nearly 20 years, she has helped hundreds of clients by evaluating and … Continue reading

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Stock Investment Tip: Buy Now

Not that long ago, demand for disinfectant wipes outpaced supply, creating long delays in getting product in hand. As supply stabilized, inventory commitments made during the critical supply shortage period started coming in, creating an overstock situation of disinfectant wipes. … Continue reading

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