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[Hereditary hearing loss: Part 1: diagnostic overview and practical advice].
HNO - 1 Apr 2013
Burke W F, Lenarz T, Maier H
Abstract excerpt
Hearing loss is the most frequently occurring congenital sensory defect in humans. It is believed that between one and five of every 1000 children born suffers from hearing loss of at least 40 dB. The economic consequences of deafness are staggering and affect not only the individual patient but also society as a whole. A genetic cause is suspected in 50 %-70 % of cases of congenital hearing loss. To date over...
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