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What is the definition of Familial Deafness?
Familial deafness is a genetic loss of hearing that runs in a family. Most cases of familial deafness are non-syndromic, in which the individual does not have any other symptoms than deafness. Less than one-third of familial hearing loss is syndromic, in which the person has other symptoms, such as blindness, in addition to hearing loss. Familial deafness can cause hearing loss at birth or hearing loss that occurs later in life that may or may not progress.
What are the symptoms of Familial Deafness?
Symptoms of familial deafness can range from complete loss of hearing to incomplete hearing loss that may or may not progress over the life span. Depending on the genetic mutations, familial deafness or hearing loss can be present in one or both ears. Most people who are deaf or hard of hearing have some hearing.
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What are the current treatments for Familial Deafness?
Treatment for familial deafness may include special education; language learning education; speech therapy; hearing aids; surgical placement of cochlear or brainstem hearing implants; hearing aids; and other assistive devices, such as frequency modulation (FM), captioning, telephone amplifiers, flashing and vibrating alarms, audio loop systems, infrared listening devices, portable sound amplifiers, and text telephone or teletypewriter.
Who are the top Familial Deafness Local Doctors?
Larry A. Feiner
Distinguished in Familial Deafness
Dr. Larry A. Feiner
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Familial Deafness
Dr. Larry A. Feiner
Otolaryngology

Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat

542 N Lewis Rd, Ste 101, 
Limerick, PA 
610-323-1550
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Feiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nasal Polyps.

Elizabeth E. Redd
Advanced in Familial Deafness
Dr. Elizabeth E. Redd
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Familial Deafness
Dr. Elizabeth E. Redd
Otolaryngology

Bassett Medical Center

1 Atwell Road, 
Cooperstown, NY 
607-547-3279
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Redd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Meniere Disease.

 
 
 
 
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Susan P. Abernathy
Advanced in Familial Deafness
Dr. Susan P. Abernathy
Otolaryngology
Advanced in Familial Deafness
Dr. Susan P. Abernathy
Otolaryngology

Greeneville ENT Specialists

1410 Tusculum Blvd, Ste 2500, 
Greeneville, TN 
423-638-1291
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

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What are the latest Familial Deafness Clinical Trials?
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Foundation Fighting Blindness My Retina Tracker Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 27, 2025

Summary: The My Retina Tracker® Registry is sponsored by the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is for people affected by one of the rare inherited retinal degenerative diseases studied by the Foundation. It is a patient-initiated registry accessible via a secure on-line portal at www.MyRetinaTracker.org. Affected individuals who register are guided to create a profile that captures their perspective on the...

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Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study II
Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study II
Who is this study for: Patients with Retinal and Optic Nerve Damage or Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This study will evaluate the use of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells (BMSC) for the treatment of retinal and optic nerve damage or disease.

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