Review and research gap identification in genetics causes of syndromic and nonsyndromic hearing loss in Saudi Arabia

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Congenital hearing loss is one of the most common sensory disabilities worldwide. The genetic causes of hearing loss account for 50% of hearing loss. Genetic causes of hearing loss can be classified as nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) or syndromic hearing loss (SHL). NSHL is defined as a partial or complete hearing loss without additional phenotypes; however, SHL, known as hearing loss, is associated with other phenotypes. Both types follow a simple Mendelian inheritance fashion. Several studies have been conducted to uncover the genetic factors contributing to NSHL and SHL in Saudi patients. However, these studies have encountered certain limitations. This review assesses and discusses the genetic factors underpinning NSHL and SHL globally, with a specific emphasis on the Saudi Arabian context. It also explores the prevalence of the most observed genetic causes of NSHL and SHL in Saudi Arabia. It also sheds light on areas where further research is needed to fully understand the genetic foundations of hearing loss in the Saudi population. This review identifies several gaps in research in NSHL and SHL and provides insights into potential research to be conducted.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

Enthalten in:

Annals of human genetics - (2024) vom: 22. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Almalki, Faisal [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Deafness
Gap in research
Genetics
Hearing loss
Journal Article
Nonsyndromic
Review
Syndromic

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Date Revised 22.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1111/ahg.12559

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370065875