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Hearing impairment in Stickler syndrome: a systematic review [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Stickler syndrome is a connective tissue disorder characterized by ocular, skeletal, orofacial and auditory defects. It is caused by mutations in different collagen genes, namely COL2A1, COL11A1 and COL11A2 (autosomal dominant inheritance ...
Acke, Frederic+3 more
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Key Genes and Pathways Associated With Inner Ear Malformation in SOX10 p.R109W Mutation Pigs
SRY-box 10 (SOX10) mutation may lead to inner ear deformities. However, its molecular mechanisms on inner ear development are not clear. In this work, the inner ear morphology was investigated at different embryonic stages of the SOX10 mutation miniature
Qing-Qing Hao+8 more
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A hypothesis study on bionic active noise reduction of auditory organs
Background Noise exposure can lead to hearing loss and multiple system dysfunctions. As various forms of noise exist in our living environments, and our auditory organs are very sensitive to acoustic stimuli, it is a challenge to protect our hearing ...
Qing-Qing Jiang, Ning Yu, Shi-Ming Yang
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Gene4HL: An Integrated Genetic Database for Hearing Loss
Hearing loss (HL) is one of the most common disabilities in the world. In industrialized countries, HL occurs in 1–2/1,000 newborns, and approximately 60% of HL is caused by genetic factors.
Shasha Huang+57 more
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Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and burden of morbidity associated with self-reported hearing and vision impairments in older British community-dwelling men: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Hearing and vision problems are common in older adults. We investigated the association of self-reported sensory impairment with lifestyle factors, chronic conditions, physical functioning, quality of life and social interaction.
Carvalho, LA+8 more
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Cochlear morphology in the developing inner ear of the porcine model of spontaneous deafness
Background Auditory function and cochlear morphology have previously been described in a porcine model with spontaneous WS2-like phenotype. In the present study, cochlear histopathology was further investigated in the inner ear of the developing ...
Wei Chen+6 more
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Background Mutations in the MYO15A gene are a widely recognized cause of autosomal recessive non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss (NSHL) globally.
Ying Fu+7 more
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Background: Ecto-5′-nucleotidase (NT5E) encodes the cluster of differentiation 73 (CD73), whose overexpression contributes to the formation of immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and is related to exacerbated prognosis, increased risk of metastasis ...
Xin-miao Xue+23 more
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Discovery and Testimony of Unretained Experts: Creating a Clear and Equitable Standard to Govern Compliance With Subpoenas [PDF]
Hearing impairment is known to be one of the most frequent sensory impairments. This condition is known to be a hidden disorder which is under recognised and under treated all around the world.
Manchaiah, Vinaya K. C., Zhao, Fei
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