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Teggi R, Familiari M, Battista RA, Gatti O, Cangiano I, Bussi M, Bubbico L. The social problem of presbystasis and the role of vestibular rehabilitation in elderly patients: a review. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37224169 PMCID: PMC10366565 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n1908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Roberto Teggi
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Scientific Institute of Hospitalization and Care San Raffaele Hospital, Vita - Salute University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Sensorineural Disabilities, INAPP/Italian Institute of Social Medicine, Rome, Italy
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Gu H, Yao X, Diao C, Liu M, Kong W, Liu H, Zhao Y, Meng Z. Global cognitive function is associated with sex, educational level, occupation type, and speech recognition rate in older Chinese adults: a single-center, prospective, cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:947. [PMID: 36482356 PMCID: PMC9733133 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03603-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of cognitive impairment may be delayed if its risk factors are identified and detected, if its developmental trend can be predicted, and if early intervention can be performed. This study primarily aimed to investigate the association between global cognitive function and hearing loss, educational level, and occupation type and to determine any differences in such associations according to sex among older Chinese adults. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we prospectively recruited 219 individuals above 55 years old in an otolaryngology outpatient clinic who could write independently and had no severe vision impairment. Audiometric examinations included otoscopy, acoustic immittance, pure-tone audiometry, and speech audiometry for each ear. Cognitive function was evaluated by using the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to evaluate the relationship between variables and MMSE scores after adjusting for independent variables that were statistically significant in the univariable analyses. RESULTS We enrolled 219 individuals: 98 men (mean ± standard deviation age, 63.08 ± 6.64 years) and 121 women (62.64 ± 7.17 years). The overall MMSE scores of the normal hearing group and the mild, moderate, and severe-to-profound hearing loss groups were 24.00 (5.00), 24.00 (5.00), 23.00 (5.00), and 23.00 (13.00), respectively. MMSE scores were higher among participants with higher educational levels (p < 0.001) and were significantly correlated with occupation type (p < 0.001). MMSE scores were significantly higher in men than in women (p < 0.001). However, after the analysis of the five subdomains, significant differences were only observed for attention and calculation (p < 0.001) and language (p = 0.011). We further compared the distribution of educational levels between men and women by using the chi-square test; there was no significant difference in educational level between the sexes (p = 0.070). CONCLUSIONS We reported statistically significant relationships between global cognitive function and sex, educational level, and occupation type. Sex-specific strategies may be required to improve healthcare policies.
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- Hailing Gu
- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.412901.f0000 0004 1770 1022Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hearing Center/Hearing and Speech Science Laboratory, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan People’s Republic of China
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Chen HL, Tan CT, Wu CC, Liu TC. Effects of Diet and Lifestyle on Audio-Vestibular Dysfunction in the Elderly: A Literature Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14224720. [PMID: 36432406 PMCID: PMC9698578 DOI: 10.3390/nu14224720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The world's age-related health concerns continue to rise. Audio-vestibular disorders, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, are common complaints in the elderly and are associated with social and public health burdens. Various preventative measures can ease their impact, including healthy food consumption, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle modification. We aim to provide a comprehensive summary of current possible strategies for preventing the age-related audio-vestibular dysfunction. METHODS A PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane review databases search was conducted to identify the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and audio-vestibular dysfunction. "Diet", "nutritional supplement", "lifestyle", "exercise", "physical activity", "tinnitus", "vertigo" and "age-related hearing loss" were used as keywords. RESULTS Audio-vestibular dysfunction develops and progresses as a result of age-related inflammation and oxidative stress. Diets with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects have been proposed to alleviate this illness. A high-fat diet may induce oxidative stress and low protein intake is associated with hearing discomfort in the elderly. Increased carbohydrate and sugar intake positively correlate with the incidence of audio-vestibular dysfunction, whereas a Mediterranean-style diet can protect against the disease. Antioxidants in the form of vitamins A, C, and E; physical activity; good sleep quality; smoking cessation; moderate alcohol consumption; and avoiding noise exposure are also beneficial. CONCLUSIONS Adequate diet or nutritional interventions with lifestyle modification may protect against developing audio-vestibular dysfunction in elderly individuals.
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- Hsin-Lin Chen
- Department of Surgical Oncology, National Taiwan University Cancer Center Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu 302, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Genetics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-C.W.); (T.-C.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (C.-C.W.); (T.-C.L.)
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Maudoux A, Vitry S, El-Amraoui A. Vestibular Deficits in Deafness: Clinical Presentation, Animal Modeling, and Treatment Solutions. Front Neurol 2022; 13:816534. [PMID: 35444606 PMCID: PMC9013928 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.816534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The inner ear is responsible for both hearing and balance. These functions are dependent on the correct functioning of mechanosensitive hair cells, which convert sound- and motion-induced stimuli into electrical signals conveyed to the brain. During evolution of the inner ear, the major changes occurred in the hearing organ, whereas the structure of the vestibular organs remained constant in all vertebrates over the same period. Vestibular deficits are highly prevalent in humans, due to multiple intersecting causes: genetics, environmental factors, ototoxic drugs, infections and aging. Studies of deafness genes associated with balance deficits and their corresponding animal models have shed light on the development and function of these two sensory systems. Bilateral vestibular deficits often impair individual postural control, gaze stabilization, locomotion and spatial orientation. The resulting dizziness, vertigo, and/or falls (frequent in elderly populations) greatly affect patient quality of life. In the absence of treatment, prosthetic devices, such as vestibular implants, providing information about the direction, amplitude and velocity of body movements, are being developed and have given promising results in animal models and humans. Novel methods and techniques have led to major progress in gene therapies targeting the inner ear (gene supplementation and gene editing), 3D inner ear organoids and reprograming protocols for generating hair cell-like cells. These rapid advances in multiscale approaches covering basic research, clinical diagnostics and therapies are fostering interdisciplinary research to develop personalized treatments for vestibular disorders.
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- Audrey Maudoux
- Unit Progressive Sensory Disorders, Pathophysiology and Therapy, Institut Pasteur, Institut de l'Audition, Université de Paris, INSERM-UMRS1120, Paris, France.,Center for Balance Evaluation in Children (EFEE), Otolaryngology Department, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Robert-Debré University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Unit Progressive Sensory Disorders, Pathophysiology and Therapy, Institut Pasteur, Institut de l'Audition, Université de Paris, INSERM-UMRS1120, Paris, France
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- Unit Progressive Sensory Disorders, Pathophysiology and Therapy, Institut Pasteur, Institut de l'Audition, Université de Paris, INSERM-UMRS1120, Paris, France
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Feng ZY, Huang TL, Li XR, Chen L, Deng S, Xu SR, Ma KT, Li L, Si JQ. 17β-Estradiol promotes angiogenesis of stria vascular in cochlea of C57BL/6J mice. Eur J Pharmacol 2021; 913:174642. [PMID: 34822791 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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It is widely accepted that the stria vascularis (SV) in cochlea plays a critical role in the generation of endocochlear potential (EP) and the secretion of the endolymph. 17β-estradiol (E2) is the most potent and abundant endogenous estrogen during the premenopausal period, thus, considered as the reference estrogen. This study aimd to investigate the protective effect of E2 by promoting the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and thus promoting the vascular regeneration of the SV in elderly mice. After being treated with E2 either in vivo or in vitro, the hearing threshold changes of C57BL/6J elder mice continuously reduced, endothelial cell morphology improved, the number of endothelial cells (ECs) tubular nodes increased significantly, the ability of tubular formation enhanced significantly and the expression of VEGF increased. In vitro, cell model in conjunction with in vivo ovariectomized model was established to demonstrate for the first time that E2 promotes angiogenesis by promoting the secretion of VEGF through the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/AKT pathway (PI3K/AKT). In conclusion, E2 demonstrated potent angiogenesis properties with significant protection against Age-Related Hearing Loss (ARHL), which provides a new idea for the improvement of ARHL.
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- Zi-Yi Feng
- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, China; Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China; Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, China; Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314000, China.
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- Department of Physiology, Medical College of Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, 832000, China; Department of Neurobiology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, China.
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Yue T, Chen Y, Zheng Q, Xu Z, Wang W, Ni G. Screening Tools and Assessment Methods of Cognitive Decline Associated With Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Review. Front Aging Neurosci 2021; 13:677090. [PMID: 34335227 PMCID: PMC8316923 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2021.677090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Strong links between hearing and cognitive function have been confirmed by a growing number of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. Seniors with age-related hearing loss (ARHL) have a significantly higher cognitive impairment incidence than those with normal hearing. The correlation mechanism between ARHL and cognitive decline is not fully elucidated to date. However, auditory intervention for patients with ARHL may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as early cognitive screening may improve related treatment strategies. Currently, clinical audiology examinations rarely include cognitive screening tests, partly due to the lack of objective quantitative indicators with high sensitivity and specificity. Questionnaires are currently widely used as a cognitive screening tool, but the subject's performance may be negatively affected by hearing loss. Numerous electroencephalogram (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies analyzed brain structure and function changes in patients with ARHL. These objective electrophysiological tools can be employed to reveal the association mechanism between auditory and cognitive functions, which may also find biological markers to be more extensively applied in assessing the progression towards cognitive decline and observing the effects of rehabilitation training for patients with ARHL. In this study, we reviewed clinical manifestations, pathological changes, and causes of ARHL and discussed their cognitive function effects. Specifically, we focused on current cognitive screening tools and assessment methods and analyzed their limitations and potential integration.
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- Tao Yue
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin International Engineering Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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Health-related quality of life in adults with profound postlingual hearing loss before and after cochlear implantation. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 278:3393-3399. [PMID: 34101007 PMCID: PMC8328909 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-06866-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose In clinical trials and everyday medical practice, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures are increasingly being used. That is, in addition to the usual biological health assessment, the impact of disease and treatment on the patient’s functioning in the physical, mental, and social areas is an important parameter. The aim of this study was to assess HRQoL before and after using a cochlear implant (CI) in adults with profound hearing loss.
Methods There were 104 patients who qualified for the study. All gave informed and free consent. The study involved adults with bilateral hearing loss above 81 dB HL and rated according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification scheme as having profound hearing loss (which includes deafness). In each participant, the hearing loss was postlingual, that is, it occurred after speech and language had developed. The assessment of quality of life (AQoL-8D) questionnaire was used to assess the health-related quality of life in the study participants.
Results Quality of life significantly increased (p < 0.001) after cochlear implantation in almost all domains (except the pain dimension). The mean increase in overall quality of life was 0.16, the greatest improvement was found in the dimensions senses (mean change of 0.17) and self-worth (mean change of 0.16). Conclusion Cochlear implantation improves the health-related quality of life of the postlingually deaf.
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Chaurasiya H. Speech intelligibility enhancement in elderly with high-frequency hearing loss through visual speech perception. INDIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_46_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Amanat S, Gallego-Martinez A, Lopez-Escamez JA. Genetic Inheritance and Its Contribution to Tinnitus. Curr Top Behav Neurosci 2021; 51:29-47. [PMID: 32705497 DOI: 10.1007/7854_2020_155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tinnitus is the abnormal perception of sound that affects more than 15% of adult population around the globe. Severe tinnitus is considered a complex disorder that arises as result of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors, and it is associated with several comorbidities such as hearing loss, anxiety, and insomnia. We begin this review with an introduction to human molecular genetics and the role of genetic variation on the inheritance. There are some genetic reports on tinnitus heritability including concordance studies in twins and adoptees or aggregation in families providing some evidence for familial aggregation in patients with severe tinnitus and high concordance in monozygotic twins with bilateral tinnitus. So, sex differences in familial aggregation and heritability of bilateral tinnitus suggest a potential sexual dimorphism in tinnitus inheritance.Molecular genetic studies have been demonstrated to be a useful tool to understand the role of genetic variation in rare diseases and complex disorders. The reported associations in common variants in neurotrophic factors such as GDNF, BDNF, or potassium channels genes were underpowered, and the lack of replication questions these findings. Although candidate gene approaches have failed in replicating these genetic associations, the development of high throughput sequencing technology and the selection of extreme phenotypes are strategies that will allow the clinicians and researchers to combine genetic information with clinical data to implement a personalized diagnosis and therapy in patients with tinnitus.
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- Sana Amanat
- Otology and Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine, GENYO - Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research - Pfizer, University of Granada, Junta de Andalucía, PTS, Granada, Spain
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- Otology and Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine, GENYO - Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research - Pfizer, University of Granada, Junta de Andalucía, PTS, Granada, Spain
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- Otology and Neurotology Group CTS495, Department of Genomic Medicine, GENYO - Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research - Pfizer, University of Granada, Junta de Andalucía, PTS, Granada, Spain.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.
- Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain.
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Fischer N, Johnson Chacko L, Glueckert R, Schrott-Fischer A. Age-Dependent Changes in the Cochlea. Gerontology 2019; 66:33-39. [DOI: 10.1159/000499582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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SKARZYNSKI H, MATUSIAK M, FURMANEK M, PILKA A, WLODARCZYK E, OLDAK M, SKARZYNSKI P. Radiologic measurement of cochlea and hearing preservation rate using slim straight electrode (CI422) and round window approach. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2018; 38:468-475. [PMID: 30498276 PMCID: PMC6265667 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-1579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hearing preservation surgery constitutes a considerable branch of cochlear implantation surgery and is being steadily developed and perfected. The aim of the study was to verify if insertion of a cochlear implant electrode according to individually calculated linear insertion depth improves hearing preservation. We evaluated the relations between the size of a cochlea, insertion depth angle, linear insertion depth and hearing preservation rate (HP) according to Hearing Preservation Classification in a retrospective case review of 54 patients implanted with a slim straight electrode Nucleus CI422 in 2008-2011. Group HP was 0.75 at activation, 0.67 at 12 months (for 53 patients) and 0.60 at 24 months. In 53 cases, the mean insertion depth angle was 375° (SD 17°); mean calculated cochlear duct length 35.87 mm (SD 1.95); mean calculated linear insertion depth 23.14 mm (SD 1.68). There was no significantly relevant relation between HP values and angular insertion depth or insertion depth. Preoperative measurements of cochlea and specific parameters such as linear insertion depth have no effect on hearing preservation. Poor hearing preservation in some deep insertion cases cannot be explained entirely by the electrode position.
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- H. SKARZYNSKI
- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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- Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Mochnackiego, Warsaw, Poland
- World Hearing Center, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
- Department of Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical University of Warsaw, Kondratowicza, Warszawa, Poland
- Institute of Sensory Organs, Mokra, Kajetany, Poland
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Diseases and targets for local drug delivery to the inner ear. Hear Res 2018; 368:3-9. [PMID: 29778289 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 05/06/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Tanaka-Ouyang L, Marlin S, Nevoux J. [Genetic hearing loss]. Presse Med 2017; 46:1089-1096. [PMID: 29089220 DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2017.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Deafness is the most common sensory disability in developed countries affecting more than 2 births in 1000. Eighty percent of congenital deafness is genetic. Universal newborn hearing screening has been in place since 2012 in France. All genetic hearing losses are not congenital and all congenital hearing losses are not genetic. Genetic hearing loss may be syndromic (associated with other symptoms) (10 %) or non-syndromic (isolated) (90 %). Hearing loss may initially be the only symptom of syndromic deafness. A genetic origin can be diagnosed and must therefore be evoked systematically even in the adult.
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- Lei Tanaka-Ouyang
- AP-HP, hôpital Bicêtre, service d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervicofaciale, 78, rue du Général-Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- AP-HP, hôpital Necker, CRMR surdités génétiques, service de génétique, 75015 Paris, France; Institut Imagine, Inserm U1153, 75005 Paris, France
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- AP-HP, hôpital Bicêtre, service d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervicofaciale, 78, rue du Général-Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France; Université Paris-Saclay, faculté de médecine, 94275 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France; Faculté de médecine Paris-Sud, Inserm U1185, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
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Haider HF, Flook M, Aparicio M, Ribeiro D, Antunes M, Szczepek AJ, Hoare DJ, Fialho G, Paço JC, Caria H. Biomarkers of Presbycusis and Tinnitus in a Portuguese Older Population. Front Aging Neurosci 2017; 9:346. [PMID: 29163129 PMCID: PMC5672025 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2017.00346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Introduction: Presbycusis or age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a ubiquitous health problem. It is estimated that it will affect up to 1.5 billion people by 2025. In addition, tinnitus occurs in a large majority of cases with presbycusis. Glutamate metabotropic receptor 7 (GRM7) and N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) are some of the genetic markers for presbycusis. Objectives: To explore patterns of hearing loss and the role of GRM7 and NAT2 as possible markers of presbycusis and tinnitus in a Portuguese population sample. Materials and Methods: Tonal and speech audiometry, tinnitus assessment, clinical interview, and DNA samples were obtained from patients aged from 55 to 75 with or without tinnitus. GRM7 analysis was performed by qPCR. Genotyping of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in NAT2 was performed by PCR amplification followed by Sanger sequencing or by qPCR. Results: We screened samples from 78 individuals (33 men and 45 women). T allele at GRM7 gene was the most observed (60.3% T/T and 33.3% A/T). Individuals with a T/T genotype have a higher risk for ARHL and 33% lower risk for tinnitus, compared to individuals with A/A and A/T genotype, respectively. Being a slow acetylator (53%) was the most common NAT2 phenotype, more common in men (55.8%). Intermediate acetylator was the second most common phenotype (35.9%) also more frequent in men (82.6%). Noise exposed individuals and individuals with ‘high frequency’ hearing loss seem to have a higher risk for tinnitus. Our data suggests that allele AT of GRM7 can have a statistically significant influence toward the severity of tinnitus. Conclusion: For each increasing year of age the chance of HL increases by 9%. The risk for ARHL was not significantly associated with GRM7 neither NAT2. However, we cannot conclude from our data whether the presence of T allele at GRM7 increases the odds for ARHL or whether the A allele has a protective effect. Genotype A/T at GRM7 could potentially be considered a biomarker of tinnitus severity. This is the first study evaluating the effect of GRM7 and NAT2 gene in tinnitus.
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- Haúla F Haider
- ENT Department, Hospital Cuf Infante Santo, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Deafness Research Group, BTR Unit, BioISI, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (FCUL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- ENT Department, Hospital Cuf Infante Santo, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Estatística e Aplicações, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Deafness Research Group, BTR Unit, BioISI, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (FCUL), Lisbon, Portugal
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- ENT Department, Hospital Cuf Infante Santo, NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Deafness Research Group, BTR Unit, BioISI, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (FCUL), Lisbon, Portugal.,ESS/IPS- Biomedical Sciences Department, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Setubal, Setubal, Portugal
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Xie Y, Bigelow RT, Frankenthaler SF, Studenski SA, Moffat SD, Agrawal Y. Vestibular Loss in Older Adults Is Associated with Impaired Spatial Navigation: Data from the Triangle Completion Task. Front Neurol 2017; 8:173. [PMID: 28496432 PMCID: PMC5406402 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Vestibular inputs have been shown to play a critical role in spatial navigation. In this study, we sought to evaluate whether vestibular loss due to aging contributes to impaired spatial navigation as measured by the triangle completion task (TCT). Materials and methods We recruited three types of participants: young controls <55 years of age, older controls ≥55 years of age, and older patients from a Neurotology Clinic with evidence of vestibular physiologic impairment but who did not have any known vestibular disorder. We performed the cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential to evaluate saccular function and video head impulse testing to quantify horizontal semicircular canal vestibulo-ocular reflex gain. To assess spatial navigation ability, we administered the TCT, in which participants were conveyed along two segments of a pre-drawn triangular path and instructed to complete the final segment independently. We measured the angle (degrees) and distance (centimeters) of deviation from the correct trajectory. We evaluated the influence of vestibular inputs on TCT performance. Results Forty-eight adults participated in the study (mean age: 62.0 years; 52.1% females), including 9 young controls, 15 older controls, and 24 clinic patients. Clinic patients had the greatest distance of deviation (67.7 cm), followed by older controls (45.4 cm), then young controls (27.8 cm; p < 0.01). Similarly, clinic patients had greater rotational angles (22.1°) compared to older (13.3°) and younger controls (12.4°; p < 0.01). Following multivariate linear regression adjusting for demographic variables, loss of otolith function was associated with an 18.2 cm increase in distance of deviation (95% CI: 15.2–47.4) and a 9.2° increase in rotational angle (95% CI: 3.0–15.5). Abnormal semicircular canal function was associated with a 26.0 cm increase in distance of deviation (95% CI: 0.2–51.8) and a 10.8° increase in rotational angle (95% CI: 3.0–15.5). Participants with both otolith and canal abnormalities had a larger distance error (β = 25.3, 95% CI: 6.2–44.4) and angle of deviation (β = 18.1, 95% CI: 10.1–26.2) than with either condition alone. Conclusion Vestibular loss in older adults was associated with poorer performance on a dynamic spatial navigation task relative to old and young controls.
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- Yanjun Xie
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Longitudinal Studies Section, Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Cognition and Brain Science, Cognitive Aging, School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Falah M, Houshmand M, Najafi M, Balali M, Mahmoudian S, Asghari A, Emamdjomeh H, Farhadi M. The potential role for use of mitochondrial DNA copy number as predictive biomarker in presbycusis. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2016; 12:1573-1578. [PMID: 27799778 PMCID: PMC5077262 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s117491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Age-related hearing impairment, or presbycusis, is the most common communication disorder and neurodegenerative disease in the elderly. Its prevalence is expected to increase, due to the trend of growth of the elderly population. The current diagnostic test for detection of presbycusis is implemented after there has been a change in hearing sensitivity. Identification of a pre-diagnostic biomarker would raise the possibility of preserving hearing sensitivity before damage occurs. Mitochondrial dysfunction, including the production of reactive oxygen species and induction of expression of apoptotic genes, participates in the progression of presbycusis. Mitochondrial DNA sequence variation has a critical role in presbycusis. However, the nature of the relationship between mitochondrial DNA copy number, an important biomarker in many other diseases, and presbycusis is undetermined. METHODS Fifty-four subjects with presbycusis and 29 healthy controls were selected after ear, nose, throat examination and pure-tone audiometry. DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples. The copy number of mitochondrial DNA relative to the nuclear genome was measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS Subjects with presbycusis had a lower median mitochondrial DNA copy number than healthy subjects and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.007). Mitochondrial DNA copy number was also significantly associated with degree of hearing impairment (P=0.025) and audiogram configuration (P=0.022). CONCLUSION The findings of this study suggest that lower mitochondrial DNA copy number is responsible for presbycusis through alteration of mitochondrial function. Moreover, the significant association of mitochondrial DNA copy number in peripheral blood samples with the degree of hearing impairment and audiogram configuration has potential for use as a standard test for presbycusis, providing the possibility of the development of an easy-to-use biomarker for the early detection of this condition.
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- Masoumeh Falah
- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Biochemistry Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Biochemistry Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skull base research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Falah M, Najafi M, Houshmand M, Farhadi M. Expression levels of the BAK1 and BCL2 genes highlight the role of apoptosis in age-related hearing impairment. Clin Interv Aging 2016; 11:1003-8. [PMID: 27555755 PMCID: PMC4968686 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s109110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is a progressive and a common sensory disorder in the elderly and will become an increasingly important clinical problem given the growing elderly population. Apoptosis of cochlear cells is an important factor in animal models of ARHI. As these cells cannot regenerate, their loss leads to irreversible hearing impairment. Identification of molecular mechanisms can facilitate disease prevention and effective treatment. In this study, we compared the expression of the genes BAK1 and BCL2 as two arms of the intrinsic apoptosis pathway between patients with ARHI and healthy subjects. ARHI and healthy subjects were selected after an ear nose throat examination, otoscopic investigation, and pure tone audiometry. RNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples, and relative gene expression levels were measured using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. BAK1 and the BAK1/BCL2 ratio were statistically significantly upregulated in the ARHI subjects. The BAK1/BCL2 ratio was positively correlated with the results of the audiometric tests. Our results indicate that BAK-mediated apoptosis may be a core mechanism in the progression of ARHI in humans, similar to finding in animal models. Moreover, the gene expression changes in peripheral blood samples could be used as a rapid and simple biomarker for early detection of ARHI.
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- Masoumeh Falah
- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Biochemistry Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Biochemistry Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- ENT and Head & Neck Research Center and Department, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ciorba A, Bianchini C, Scanelli G, Pala M, Zurlo A, Aimoni C. The impact of dizziness on quality-of-life in the elderly. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 274:1245-1250. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4222-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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