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.

BeHear NOW: new ALD worth a look and listen

BeHear NOW is a neck loop style headset designed to rest on the back of your neck (or under your collar). It utilizes voice processing technologies, offering adults with normal hearing, as well as those with mild (and perhaps moderate) … Continue reading

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$60 Back in your Pocket with New Audiologist’s Choice Super Dry Spot

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Tympanic Membrane Selfie

A very popular and affordable video otoscope from Firefly Global is now compatible with smart phones and tablets. It’s the new Firefly DE570 and here is what you need to know: compatible with iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and iPad … Continue reading

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President-elect Catherine Palmer’s General Assembly Speech #AAAConf19

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Audiology Madness in Columbus, Ohio!

The Best of Audiology is scheduled for next week in Columbus, Ohio for the 31st annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology. When you stop by the Oaktree Products booth (#1417), be sure you get your hands on: Bose … Continue reading

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Special Dehumidifier for ZPower Charging System!

ZPower rechargeable batteries are available for select products from almost every major hearing instrument manufacturer. Advanced technology often comes with new guidelines on proper handling and the ZPower Charging System is no different. Most commercially available electronic hearing aid dehumidifiers … Continue reading

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How To Eat Like An Audiologist – “say the word….COOKBOOK”

During the spring of 2018, the idea of creating a cookbook “….of, by, and for audiologists,” was, well, cooked-up by a group of friends who happen to be members of the American Academy of Audiology. How To Eat Like An … Continue reading

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A.U.’s Adventures in PSAP-land

About four years ago, while sitting at my desk at work, a couple of PSAPs came across my desk with the following note: “Is this something we should offer our customers?” That day, I embarked on a series of projects … Continue reading

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