Congenital auditory impairment is a prevalent anomaly observed in approximately 2–3 per
1,000 infants. The consequences associated with hearing loss among children encompass …

Approximately one child per 1000 is diagnosed with severe, profound, or early onset
hearing impairment, of whom approximately 50% are thought to have a genetic cause. 1 2 …

In the last 2 decades, the relative incidence of acquired versus congenital hearing
impairment has changed. The acquired types of hearing impairment have diminished, while …

Congenital hearing impairment affects nearly 1 in every 1000 live births and is the most
frequent birth defect in developed societies. Hereditary types of hearing loss account for …

Permanent childhood sensorineural hearing loss, is one of the most common birth defects in
developed countries. It is important to identify the aetiology of hearing loss for many reasons …

Hearing loss has a genetic etiology in the majority of cases and is very common. The
universal newborn hearing screening program, together with remarkable recent progress in …

Congenital hearing loss (hearing loss that is present at birth) is one of the most prevalent
chronic conditions in children. In the majority of developed countries, neonatal hearing …

Hearing in neonates and infants is crucial for their development of language and
communication skills. Unless hearing loss is appropriately managed early, it can cause a …

Permanent childhood sensorineural hearing loss, is one of the most common birth defects in
developed countries. It is important to identify the aetiology of hearing loss for many reasons …

Deafness is the most common sensory deficit in humans. Genetic diagnosis has traditionally
been difficult due to extreme genetic heterogeneity and a lack of phenotypic variability. For …