Hearing Loss and Metabolism
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Integrative Metabolomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 September 2022) | Viewed by 3299

Special Issue Editors
2. INSERM 1253, iBrain, University of Tours, Inserm, 37000 Tours, France
Interests: metabolomic analysis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; biomarkers
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2. House Institute Foundation, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
3. ENT department, Tours University Hospital, 37000 Tours, France
Interests: hearing loss; biomarkers; pathophysiology; inner ear; auditory rehablitatin
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Deafness is the most common sensory deficit. It affects 5.5% of the world's population, with important consequences in daily life. Indeed, the difficulties can range from a delay in the acquisition of oral language in children, to difficulty in oral communication in adults to real social isolation or even depression. The pathophysiological mechanisms leading to deafness are poorly understood, and no biomarkers have been identified in relation to the etiology and/or duration of deafness which are important prognostic factors for the outcome of hearing rehabilitation. The emergence of metabolomics could allow a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms, to identify biomarkers and to propose personalized treatments. This Special Issue of Metabolites titled " Hearing Loss and Ear Fluid Metabolism " is dedicated to metabolomics research on fluid and tissue analysis in ear pathologies. Topics covered in this Issue include sampling and analysis techniques, biomarker identification, improvement of pathophysiological knowledge, data processing and the development of personalized treatment.
Prof. Dr. Helene Blasco
Prof. Dr. David Bakhos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Ear
- Hearing loss
- Biomarkers
- Metabolites
- Metabolism
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