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.

Looking Forward to the Rest of This Year!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

With 2013 just around the corner, it is natural to want to fast forward the mind a bit in order to  start thinking about the excitement of the  New Year.  Interestingly, a quick glance at the December calendar reveals a month with not only five Mondays, but … Continue reading →

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Top Twelve List of My Favorite Audiology Things

Posted on December 12, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

After today, December 12, 2012 (12-12-12), the next time all three numbers in a date will be the same will occur on January 1, 2101 (01-01-01), a mere 88 years from now.  The number twelve is considered to reflect a complete unit … Continue reading →

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What Level of Hearing-Aid Technology is Best for Children? – guest post by Ryan McCreery

Posted on December 5, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Audiologists who dispense hearing aids know and recognize “the levels”.  Entry-level, Premium, Ultra-Premium, Double-Diamond Platinum.  Maybe I went a little overboard with that last one, but most audiologists have a hierarchy of hearing-aid technology that they present to patients to … Continue reading →

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Good News & Bad News About the MedRx Ultra Vac

Posted on November 28, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

The MedRx Ultra Vac is a popular suction pump designed for hearing instrument cleaning and restoration.  Unfortunately, there is some bad news to share about this system; effective January 1, 2013, the price of the MedRx Ultra Vac will increase by an additional … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! 

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Give and Get Double Returns!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because it is filled with many things that I personally enjoy including: 1) friends & family, 2) food, 3) nice Pinot Noir, 4) football, and 5) days off work without needing to use vacation time!  As … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Do What You Do? Data, Money & Taking the Lead – guest post by Therese Walden

Posted on November 7, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

OK, I’m a nerd and a geek, I’m enamored by facts and data and evidenced-based research as opposed to innuendo, conjecture and anecdote.  Not that those last 3 do not have a place in our society – primarily in social … Continue reading →

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2013 Oaktree Products Catalog Cover Winner

Posted on November 1, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

With nearly 500 hearing industry friends casting their ballots, the winner of the 2013 Oaktree Products catalog cover has been selected.  With slightly over 40% of the vote, look for this catalog in the mail during the month of January 2013.  Thanks … Continue reading →

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