Genetic Testing for Hearing Loss and Social Implementation

Abstract

　　Advances in genetic analysis technologies have made it possible to classify hearing loss, which previously had unknown causes, that was previously often classified as idiopathic into subtypes based on the causative gene. The development of cochlear implantation has also enabled otologists to offer new treatment options for hearing-impaired patients. The authors have made attempts to realize personalized medical treatment for hearing loss based on scientific evidence obtained through genetic analyses for hearing loss. This review will introduce how the results of basic research have been fed back to translated into clinical practice and implemented in society.