title: Genetics of hearing loss.
abstract: Advances in genetic technology have increased the knowledge of hereditary hearing loss in all age groups. A basic understanding of the multiple types and causes of hearing loss can advance nurses' ability to provide better education and referral services for their patients.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing and Health Systems Management, Rush University, Section of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000072259:Connexin 26; D017630:Connexins / Q000235:genetics; D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D028361:Mitochondrial Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D009732:Nursing Care; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D011506:Proteins / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: C110668:COCH protein, human; D017630:Connexins; D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins; D011506:Proteins; D000072259:Connexin 26