DFNB1-associated deafness in Portuguese cochlear implant users: Prevalence and impact on oral outcome

This first screening of DFNB1 genes in the Portuguese CI population provides clear evidence of the high proportion of DFNB1-associated deafness amongst the Portuguese implanted individuals. DFNB1 status is significantly associated to higher oral performance scores, with DFNB1 individuals performing, on average, 6% better than the individuals without DFNB1-associated deafness.

from the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

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