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Variations in HSP70 genes associated with noise-induced hearing loss in two independent populations.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Mar 2009
Konings Annelies, Van Laer Lut, Michel Sophie, Pawelczyk Malgorzata, Carlsson Per-Inge, Bondeson Marie-Louise, Rajkowska Elzbieta, Dudarewicz Adam, Vandevelde Ann, Fransen Erik, Huyghe Jeroen, Borg Erik, Sliwinska-Kowalska Mariola, Van Camp Guy
Abstract excerpt
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most important occupational health hazards. Millions of people worldwide are exposed daily to harmful levels of noise. NIHL is a complex disease resulting from an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. Although the environmental risk...
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