title: The genetics of hearing loss.
abstract: Hearing impairment is the most common sensory deficit with half of the causes of hearing loss having a genetic basis. There is a range of treatment devices but these do not correct the underlying pathology. Advances in molecular biology have greatly enhanced our understanding of the pathophysiology of genetic hearing loss, including potential treatments.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Hope Hospital, Salford M6 8HD.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Saeed
mesh_terms: D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000379:methods; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D040941:Heredity / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D010040:Otosclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances