Genetic screening could identify infants at risk of sudden hearing loss

Researchers have identified genetic variants linked to congenital unilateral hearing loss in infants, potentially enabling early detection and intervention. For healthcare systems and diagnostic companies, this opens a pathway to newborn screening programs that could catch preventable hearing damage before it worsens, reducing long-term developmental and educational costs.

Originaltitel: A Prospective Study of Genetic Variants in Infants with Congenital Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss