Interactive Effects of Occupational Hearing Loss and Glutathion S-Transferase M1 Genotype on Tinnitus Among Noise-exposed Steelworkers

Audiologists working in occupational health settings should be aware that genetic susceptibility (GSTM1 null genotype) may amplify tinnitus risk in noise-exposed workers, though genetic screening is not yet standard of care and no protocol change is warranted now.