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Usher Syndrome:     more books (26)

Usher's Syndrome: What It Is, How to Cope, and How to Help by Earlene Duncan, Hugh T. Prickett, 1988-07 The Official Patient's Sourcebook On Usher Syndrome: Directory For The Internet Age by Icon Health Publications, 2004-03-31 The Madness of Usher's: Coping With Vision and Hearing Loss/UsherSyndrome Type II (Business of Living Series) by Dorothy H. Stiefel, Richard A. Lewis, 1991-02 Acadian usher syndrome.: An article from: The Proceedings of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences by John P. Doucet, Mary Z. Pelias, et all 1999-01-01 Usher Syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 2nd ed.</i> by Pamela, MS, CGC Nutting, 2005 Usher syndrome: Identification and understanding by Lisa E Poff, 2000 Otology: Hearing Impairment, Tinnitus, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Aid, Usher Syndrome, Pure Tone Audiometry, Otitis Externa, Balance Disorder Usher Syndrome - A Bibliography and Dictionary for Physicians, Patients, and Genome Researchers by Philip M. Parker, 2007-07-19 Screening for Usher syndrome a hands-on guide for school nurses (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:437763) by Joan Houghton, 1999 Considerations in diagnosing Usher's syndrome: RP and hearing loss by McCay Vernon, 1982 Usher syndrome in the school setting by Ilene Miner, 1998 Usher's syndrome: Deafness and progressive blindness : clinical cases, prevention, theory and literature survey by McCay Vernon, 1969 Questions & answers for the person with Usher's Syndrome by Natalie Powell, 1985 Usher's syndrome: CNS defects determined by computed tomography by Thomas D Bloom, 1983

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1. The Usher Syndrome Page
   An in depth article by Mary Guest, Head of Usher Services at Sense, about usher syndrome. Includes detailed description of what it is, the symptoms, genetics, transmission, the problems associated with it and what can be done.  
   http://www.deafblind.com/usher.html
   
   Extractions: What is it ? Usher syndrome is an inherited condition which results in hearing loss and a progressive loss of vision from Retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The hearing loss is thought to be congenital, and ranges from moderate to profound. RP can occur without hearing loss. The condition is named after a British ophthalmologist, C.H. Usher, who in a paper in 1914 described several cases in which the link between congenital deafness and RP was stressed. However, as far back as 1860 workers such as von Graef and Liebreich in Berlin were aware of the link between congenital deafness and RP, especially in consanguinous marriages. This term describes not one disease but a group of hereditary diseases of the retina. The retina is the light sensitive tissue inside the eye in which the first stages of 'seeing' take place. With RP the retina slowly degenerates and loses its ability to transmit pictures to the brain. In advanced stages characteristic clumps of pigment appear on the retina and can be seen through an ophthalmoscope.

2. Retinitis Pigmentosa - Questions
   A description of this disease from Retinal Preservation Foundation of South Africa.  
   http://www.rpsa.org.za/a6.htm

3. Usher Syndrome [NIDCD Health Information]
   This fact sheet provides a brief, easyto-understand reference for the public on the communication disorder known as usher syndrome.  
   http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/usher.asp
   
   Extractions: Change text size: S M L Home ... Hearing, Ear Infections, and Deafness On this page: Usher syndrome is the most common condition that involves both hearing and vision problems. A syndrome is a disease or disorder that has more than one feature or symptom. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are hearing impairment and retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disorder that causes a person's vision to worsen over time. Some people with Usher syndrome also have balance problems. There are three general types of Usher syndrome. Although the syndrome was first described by Albrecht Von Graefe in 1858, it was named for Charles Usher, a British eye doctor, who believed that the condition was inherited or passed from parents to their children. Top Who is affected by Usher syndrome?

4. The Usher Syndrome Page
   An in depth article by Mary Guest, Head of Usher Services at Sense, about usher syndrome. Includes detailed description of what it is, the symptoms  
   http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

5. Usher Syndrome: New Insights Lead To Earlier Treatment [NIDCD Health Information
   Children with usher syndrome can now benefit from better treatment options , thanks to recent discovery of a method to identify this disorder at birth.  
   http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/usher_new.asp
   
   Extractions: Change text size: S M L Home ... Hearing, Ear Infections, and Deafness On this page: Children with an inherited hearing and vision disorder known as Usher syndrome can now benefit from better treatment options, thanks to a recent scientific discovery of a method to identify this disorder at birth. Those with Usher syndrome type 1 are usually born deaf or hearing-impaired in both ears. Vision problems often don't appear, however, until a child is olderaround age 10 for those with the most severe form of Usher syndrome and around age 20 for those with a less severe form. The disorder takes many by surprise. The parents of deaf children often do not know that they both carry the genes that cause Usher syndrome and its inevitable blindness in their children who inherit the Usher mutation from both parents. Approximately 5 percent of children born deaf or hearing-impaired have Usher syndrome, or about one in 25,000 of all people in the United States. An international team of researchers, zeroing in on one of the several genes thought to be responsible for Usher syndrome, found a telltale mutationa part of the gene not carrying out its biological orders properly. This mutation (called R245X) appears to account for a large proportion of the most severe form of Usher syndrome in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, a Jewish group descended from eastern European ancestors.

6. A-Z To Deafblindness
   Information about the condition, with an online guide to the Manual Alphabet, and a directory of resources, equipment, organisations, and  
   http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

7. TARP Usher Syndrome
   The homepage of TARP, the Texas Assocaition of Retinitis Pigmentosa. A nonprofit support group for people with RP and other retinal diseases.  
   http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7815/tarp6.htm
   
   Extractions: http://www.jwen.com What is Usher Syndrome The Usher syndromes (USH) are a large group of inherited disorders which combine simultaneously both the hearing impairment and progressive loss of vision (similar to "Retinitis Pigmentosa" [RP]). Type 1 (USH1) is characterized by a congenital (present at birth), severe to profound and preverbal deafness, absent vestibular deterioration (balance) function and early onset of an RP-like retinal deterioration (typically by age 5 or 6 years and almost always before age 10 years.) Type II (USH2) has a milder (post-verbal) hearing loss, apparently present from birth, and a later onset (or detection) of an RP-like retinal degeneration (typically between ages 10-20 years). Balance functions are normal and stable, but the hearing impairment deteriorates very slowly, by some estimates an average of about 1 decibel (Db) per decade. Although still controversial, the existence of at least a third type (USH3), distinguished from USH2 by the rapid and progressive nature of its hearing loss, has been suggested. USH3 seems to account for about 40% of Usher syndrome patients from eastern Finland; there is good genetics evidence that the gene for USH3 is located on a different chromosome than the locations of USH1 and USH2.

8. Dobrodosli / Welcome @ Dodir's Homepage
   About Croatian deafblind people, news, information about deafblindness and usher syndrome, photo album. Croatian, English  
   http://www.dodir.hr

9. Usher Syndrome / Family Village
   Where to Go to Chat with Others. UsherFriends A Friendly Chat Group for People with usher syndrome The Deaf-Blind List  
   http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. RetNet - Retinal Information Network
    Provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and usher syndrome, and related information.  
    http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/Retnet/
    
    Extractions: RetNet provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and Usher syndrome, and related information. This information is provided to the research community and other interested individuals for research purposes only. The information should not be used for medical or commercial purposes. Although we strive for accuracy and completeness, we cannot guarantee that all information is correct and complete. We welcome comments and suggestions RetNet , the Retinal Information Network, is a service of the Laboratory for the Molecular Diagnosis of Inherited Eye Diseases, a joint program of ... The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Stephen P. Daiger, PhD

11. The Foundation Fighting Blindness
    Macular Degeneration. Retinitis Pigmentosa. Stargardt Disease. usher syndrome. Other Retinal Diseases. Retinoschisis. Science and Research.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Driving With Usher Syndrome.
    Driving with usher syndrome. compiled from conversation on the DeafBlind List.  
    http://www.deafblind.com/driving.html
    
    Extractions: One of the many issues parents of young adults with Usher Syndrome and other conditions that result in low vision face is whether or not to let their son or daughter get their driver's license. This topic was discussed at great length recently on the Deaf-Blind List. Because I benefited so much from this discussion, I thought it would be worth sharing excerpts with our SEE/HEAR readers. My thanks to all of the Deaf-Blind List members who participated in this discussion and who were willing to share that discussion with those who do not have access to the List. The discussion in its entirety is available through the Deaf-Blind List archives if you would like to read more. You may access those archives at DB-Link at http://tr.wosc.osshe.edu/DBLINK For many parents of children with low vision, deciding whether or not to let their son or daughter get a driver's license or attempt to drive is a difficult decision. Even though some individuals may have substantial visual field impairments at an early age, they may still be able to pass the Department of Motor Vehicle's (DMV) eye exam since a visual field test which checks peripheral vision is not a part of that exam. Additionally, the driving portion of the test may not take place during the evening hours, so night blindness may also go undetected by the examiners. Students who go through driver education generally do have to undergo part of their driving during twilight conditions, which can create problems for the student with Usher's and some other eye conditions. As you will learn from this discussion, there does not seem to be a "right" answer. For parents of children with Usher Syndrome confronting this issue, I encourage you to:

13. TARP Usher Syndrome
    97 74900 PM Created by John Wenberg http//www.jwen.com. What is usher syndrome The usher syndromes (USH) are a large group of inherited  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Usher Syndrome / Family Village
    usher syndrome A Condition which affects Hearing and Sight What is usher syndrome? usher syndrome New Insights Lead to Earlier Treatment  
    http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_ushe.htm

15. Home Page
    Voluntary organisation run mainly by people with usher syndrome, promoting the interests and wellbeing of all people who have Usher and their families. Information on activities and events.  
    http://www.usheruk.org.uk/

16. A Deafblindness Web Resource
    Information about usher syndrome. usher syndrome is a common cause of deafblindness, and consists of deafness and Retinitis Pigmentosa.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

17. Page Not Found - Boys Town National Research Hospital
    National Usher Study Treatment Center Information About usher syndrome Insights from our Research Leaders Patient Profiles  
    http://www.boystownhospital.org/parents/info/genetics/usher.asp
    
    Extractions: Each year thousands of children with hearing loss and disorders affecting their communication abilities come to Omaha from across the U.S. for care and treatment at Boys Town National Research Hospital. @import "/css/rightcol.css"; Page Not Found Sorry, we couldn't find the page you were looking for: http://www.boystownhospital.org/parents/info/genetics/usher.asp We have recently redesigned our Web site and tt has either been moved or deleted. Please use the navigation on the right side of this page to find what you were looking for. You may also search for your page using the form below. Search the Web Site: Search On : All Words Any Words Phrase

18. Usher Syndrome [NIDCD Health Information]
    This fact sheet provides a brief, easyto-understand reference for the public on the communication disorder known as usher syndrome.  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Information About Usher Syndrome - The National Center For The Study & Treatment
    The symptoms of retinal disease follow this pattern in usher syndrome but may be Many people with this type of usher syndrome say they get little or no  
    http://www.boystownhospital.org/Usher/information.asp
    
    Extractions: Geneticists at Boys Town National Research Hospital are playing an international role in identifying genes responsible for Usher syndrome. @import "/css/rightcol.css"; Genetics and Deafness - Usher Syndrome About 3-6 percent of all deaf children and perhaps an equal number of hard-of-hearing children have Usher syndrome, which itself is more than one genetic condition. On the basis of clinical findings, at least three types exist (Table 1). Gene localization studies show that each clinical type is due to several different genes located on different chromosomes. The most important clinical distinctions are based on the differences in hearing and balance. The RP may look the same even to an experienced eye doctor except that the symptoms seem to begin earlier in Type I. Usher syndrome is one of several conditions in which both hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa (RP) are present. In this article, the symptoms of RP and the various forms of Usher syndrome will be discussed. Suggestions will be given on where to go for further diagnosis and information. Symptom Type I Type II Type III Hearing Loss Born deaf with profound hearing loss

20. RetNet - Retinal Information Network
    Provides tables of genes causing inherited retinal diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and usher syndrome, and related  
    http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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