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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2016

Genetics: A New Frontier in Otology.

Mohan Kameswaran, S Sudhamaheswari, Kiran Natarajan

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 authors.

Mohan KameswaranMadras ENT Research Foundation, 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028 India.
S SudhamaheswariMadras ENT Research Foundation, 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028 India.
Kiran NatarajanMadras ENT Research Foundation, 1, 1st Cross Street, Off 2nd Main Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028 India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Molecular genetics is a rapidly expanding field with possibilities for novel diagnostic and treatment strategies for otological diseases. Gene therapy, if theory is proven practical, could eliminate disease at the molecular level, thus obviating the need for pharmacologic or surgical treatment. Recent years have seen great advances in our understanding of the molecular genetic basis of many otological disorders. Building on the success of the Human Genome Project, new technologies are in development to identify disease-causing mutations through genetic testing. A basic understanding of the genetic basis of Otological diseases is crucial to the practising Otologist and the time has come for genetic services to be incorporated into regular Otological clinics.

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Gene therapyGeneticsHearing loss

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PMID27066400
PMCPMC4809830

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