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. She is Vice President of Oaktree Products, a multi-line distributor of audiology supplies and screening/diagnostic test equipment. Dr. Bankaitis created this blog to educate her colleagues and providers in the hearing health care industry on viable product solutions for their patients and/or clinical practice.

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

Posted on October 5, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

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

Posted on September 27, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

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

Posted on September 15, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

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

Posted on August 9, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

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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More Favorable Patient Ratings When Provider Wears This

Posted on July 28, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

Patients perceive a more favorable rapport with providers, reporting the ability to better understand, engage, and connect with their provider when the provider chooses to wear a transparent mask over a solid face mask.1,2 Transparent masks offer adults with normal … Continue reading →

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The Wait is Over: Get your E-A-RLinks from Oaktree Products NOW!

Posted on July 27, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

The industry-wide shortage of E-A-RLink disposable foam eartips created some pretty nasty B.O. (as in Back Orders). It has been frustrating for everybody but the wait is finally over!!! All SKUs of beige and yellow E-A-RLinks are back in stock … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Transparent Masks During Provision of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Services

Posted on July 7, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

Despite easing masks restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals, the CDC continues to emphasize the need for healthcare professionals, staff, patients, and visitors to wear masks in all health care facilities.1 Masks come in many forms including 3-ply surgical, N95 and … Continue reading →

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How to Use Your Reception Area to Educate, Engage & Inspire Patients – Michele Ahlman

Posted on June 15, 2021 by AU Bankaitis

By the time a patient walks in your front door, you’ve already invested significant time, money and resources to get them there. To optimize this investment, you want to reinforce their decision to choose your practice and help them move … Continue reading →

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