Is type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with alterations in hearing? A systematic review and meta‐analysis

@article{Akinpelu2014IsT2,
  title={Is type 2 diabetes mellitus associated with alterations in hearing? A systematic review and meta‐analysis},
  author={Olubunmi Victoria Akinpelu and Mario A. Mujica-Mota and Sam Daniel},
  journal={The Laryngoscope},
  year={2014},
  volume={124}
}
The aim of this study was to systematically and quantitatively review the available evidence on the effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus on hearing function. 
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