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The future role of genetic screening to detect newborns at risk of childhood-onset hearing loss.
International journal of audiology - 1 Feb 2013
Linden Phillips Luan, Bitner-Glindzicz Maria, Lench Nicholas, Steel Karen P, Langford Cordelia, Dawson Sally J, Davis Adrian, Simpson Sue, Packer Claire
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the future potential of genetic screening to detect newborns at risk of childhood-onset hearing loss. DESIGN: An expert led discussion of current and future developments in genetic technology and the knowledge base of genetic hearing loss to determine the viability of genetic screening and the implications for screening policy. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Despite increasing pressure to adopt...
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