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The SLC26A4 c.706C>G (p.Leu236Val) Variant is a Frequent Cause of Hearing Impairment in Filipino Cochlear Implantees.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology - 1 Sept 2018
Chiong Charlotte M, Reyes-Quintos Ma Rina T, Yarza Talitha Karisse L, Tobias-Grasso Celina Ann M, Acharya Anushree, Leal Suzanne M, Mohlke Karen L, Mayol Nanette L, Cutiongco-de la Paz Eva Maria, Santos-Cortez Regie Lyn P
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HYPOTHESIS: Variants in SLC26A4 are an important cause of congenital hearing impairment in the Philippines. BACKGROUND: Cochlear implantation is a standard rehabilitation option for congenital hearing impairment worldwide, but places a huge cost burden in lower-income countries. The study of risk factors such as genetic variants that may help determine genetic etiology of hearing loss and also predict cochlear...
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