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SUBMITTER: Chang NC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7137511 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Chang Ning-Chia NC Yang Hua-Ling HL Dai Chia-Yen CY Lin Wen-Yi WY Wang Hsun-Mo HM Chien Chen-Yu CY Ho Kuen-Yao KY
Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale 20200406 1
<h4>Background</h4>Age-related hearing impairment (ARHI) is a major disability among the elder population. Chronic inflammation is an important factor in the development of ARHI. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) plays a key role in inflammation and may be associated with ARHI. The aim of this study is to analyze the associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of IL-1 receptor genes with ARHI in an elderly population in Taiwan.<h4>Method</h4>Participants ≥65 years of age were recruited for audiome ...[more]