Genetics Content in the Graduate Audiology Curriculum

Arnos, Kathleen S.; Rocca, Maria G. Della; Karchmer, Michael A.; Culpepper, Brandt; Cohn, Wendy F.

doi:10.1044/1059-0889(2004/017)

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“…However, the increased demand for faculty expertise in speech, language, and hearing science, including genetics, is occurring against the backdrop of a severe PhD shortage in audiology and speech-language pathology, a deficiency that is expected to worsen during the next decade [Ackley et al, 2004;Burkard, 2004]. Several agencies have recognized that these barriers can be overcome to some extent by providing faculty with teaching resources and offering professional development opportunities in genetics [Arnos et al, 2004;Boswell, 2004;Nance, 2006].…”

Section: Genetics In Curricula For Speech-language Pathology and Audimentioning

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A case for genetics education: Collaborating with speech‐language pathologists and audiologists

Harvey¹,

Stanton

Garrett

et al. 2007

American J of Med Genetics Pt A

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Because speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AUDs) are among the first referrals for parents of children exhibiting feeding, speech, language, hearing, and balance difficulties, it is important for SLP and AUD professionals to recognize genetic causes of and contributions to complex and Mendelian communication disorders. We review genetics in the curricula of speech-language pathology and audiology programs and obstacles to its integration throughout curricula. We present suggestions about how SLPs and AUDs can aid in diagnosis and contribute their clinical expertise in characterizing phenotypes, followed with a review of a new genetics-education website developed by the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG), the University of Cincinnati, and the National Society of Genetic Counselors. The need to integrate genetics content into curricula and continuing education across disciplines is clear, as is the need for and benefit of multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care. The NCHPEG site for speech-language pathology and audiology begins to address those needs and may serve as a practical model for future multidisciplinary collaborations between genetics professionals and other health professions.

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Section: Genetics In Curricula For Speech-language Pathology and Audimentioning

confidence: 98%

A case for genetics education: Collaborating with speech‐language pathologists and audiologists

Harvey¹,

Stanton

Garrett

et al. 2007

American J of Med Genetics Pt A

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“…In a similar study we have documented deficiencies in the graduate-level training of audiologists in the genetics of hearing loss. 21 The results of this study were used to develop a comprehensive educational program de-signed to assist faculty from graduate-level training programs in audiology to incorporate information about genetics and hearing loss into their curricula. This program can serve as a successful model for the education of other professionals about the genetic and environmental causes of hearing loss.…”

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Education in the genetics of hearing loss: A survey of early hearing detection and intervention programs

Burton

Blanton

Culpepper

et al. 2006

Genetics in Medicine

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Purpose: Permanent hearing loss at birth or in early childhood is common and has many genetic and environmental causes. Advances in the identification and characterization of genetic forms, combined with the early identification of children through the implementation of state-based Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programs suggests the need for education about the causes of hearing loss among professionals who work in these programs. Key Words: genetics education, hearing loss, early hearing detection and interventionHearing loss (HL) is an etiologically heterogeneous trait with many recognized genetic and environmental causes. 1,2 The incidence of profound deafness at birth is about 0.8 per 1,000 live births and another 1-2 infants/1,000 births have a lesser but clinically significant loss of 30 dB HL or greater in at least one ear. Despite the establishment of newborn hearing screening programs throughout the United States and around the world, comparable estimates of the incidence and specific causes of deafness remain elusive because of major differences in screening and testing protocols, equipment, screening and diagnostic criteria, variable follow-up for audiologic confirmation, the recognition that some forms of pre-lingual deafness are not expressed at birth, and the lack of an etiologic focus in most screening programs. 3 Approximately 60% of hearing loss present at birth or beginning within the first few months of life results from alterations in one or more of an estimated 400 genes involved in the determination of the structure and function of the organ of hearing. 4 More than 100 loci for non-syndromic deafness have now been mapped and at least 40 of the genes at these loci have been cloned. 5 However, despite the large number of genes that are capable of causing deafness, mutations involving a single gene at the DFNB1 locus, GJB2, which encodes the connexin 26 protein, account for approximately 30 -40% of all profound, congenital or early-onset hereditary deafness in the United States. 6,7 A 309 kb deletion of GJB6 has been shown to cause deafness when present in the homozygous state or in trans with GJB2 mutations. 8,9 GJB6 is a functionally related gene telomeric to GJB2 at the DFNB1 locus. GJB6 encodes the connexin 30 protein. Mutation screening for GJB2 and GJB6 is now widely available for clinical testing. Similarly, diagnostic DNA testing for some less common forms of syndromic and non-syndromic deafness is already available and the number of forms of hereditary deafness for which tests are available is likely to increase in the future. Interestingly, based on a recent study in the United Kingdom, it has been suggested that screening for genes other than GJB2 in Caucasian children produces a very low yield and is not cost-effective. 10 Early diagnosis and intervention (before six months of age) can have a dramatic effect on improving the communication skills and the educational achievement of children with hearing loss. 11,12 At present, all states and territories in the US have eit...

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“…However, the increased demand for faculty expertise in speech, language, and hearing science, including genetics, is occurring against the backdrop of a severe PhD shortage in audiology and speech‐language pathology, a deficiency that is expected to worsen during the next decade [Ackley et al, 2004; Burkard, 2004]. Several agencies have recognized that these barriers can be overcome to some extent by providing faculty with teaching resources and offering professional development opportunities in genetics [Arnos et al, 2004; Boswell, 2004; Nance, 2006].…”

Section: Genetics In Curricula For Speech‐language Pathology and Audimentioning

confidence: 99%

Studies on polymeric conservation treatments of ceramic tiles with Paraloid B‐72 and two alkoxysilanes

Constâncio

Franco

Russo

et al. 2010

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different polymeric protections applied on ceramic tiles on their mechanical and water absorption properties. Three conservation products were used: the acrylic polymer Paraloid B-72 and two alkoxysilane-based formulations (tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and IN2210, a polidimetilsiloxane-based formulation). The coatings were applied onto handmade tiles manufactured according to a 18th century procedure. Different application procedures (immersion, brushing, and spraying) were tested. The protection effectiveness was assessed through capillary water absorption and four point bending tests. The mineralogical characterization of tiles was undertaken by XRD. The best protective properties of the tiles were achieved by immersion treatments with Paraloid B-72 based on the protocols followed by the museums restoration departments. Nevertheless, the results of the present work show that the second immersion in Paraloid B-72 solution, commonly made, can be eliminated, as it does not provide any significant increase in the hydrophobic or mechanical properties of the tiles. As a result, there are obvious economical benefits, as the coating process became less time-consuming and more environmental friendly, as the amount of organic compounds is reduced. On the other hand, the use of small volumes of Paraloid B-72 solution applied by brush, or IN2210 sprayed can provide good results, if the only purpose of the treatment is the increase of the hydrophobic properties.

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Genetics Content in the Graduate Audiology Curriculum

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

A case for genetics education: Collaborating with speech‐language pathologists and audiologists

A case for genetics education: Collaborating with speech‐language pathologists and audiologists

Education in the genetics of hearing loss: A survey of early hearing detection and intervention programs

Studies on polymeric conservation treatments of ceramic tiles with Paraloid B‐72 and two alkoxysilanes

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