Congenital Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism: an update.

Hypothyroidism is a clinical disorder commonly encountered by the primary care physician. Untreated hypothyroidism can contribute to hypertension, dyslipidemia, infertility, cognitive impairment, and neuromuscular dysfunction. Data derived from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey suggest that about one in 300 persons in the United States has hypothyroidism. The prevalence incre...

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Update of newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism.

Unrecognized congenital hypothyroidism leads to mental retardation. Newborn screening and thyroid therapy started within 2 weeks of age can normalize cognitive development. The primary thyroid-stimulating hormone screening has become standard in many parts of the world. However, newborn thyroid screening is not yet universal in some countries. Initial dosage of 10 to 15 microg/kg levothyroxine ...

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Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Unrecognized congenital hypothyroidism leads to mental retardation. Newborn screening and thyroid therapy started within 2 weeks of age can normalize cognitive development. The primary thyroid-stimulating hormone screening has become standard in many parts of the world. However, newborn thyroid screening is not yet universal in some countries. Initial dosage of 10 to 15 g/kg levothyroxine is re...

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Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Unrecognized congenital hypothyroidism leads to mental retardation. Newborn screening and thyroid therapy started within 2 weeks of age can normalize cognitive development. The primary thyroid-stimulating hormone screening has become standard in many parts of the world. However, newborn thyroid screening is not yet universal in some countries. Initial dosage of 10 to 15 g/kg levothyroxine is re...

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Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Unrecognized congenital hypothyroidism leads to mental retardation. Newborn screening and thyroid therapy started within 2 weeks of age can normalize cognitive development. The primary thyroid-stimulating hormone screening has become standard in many parts of the world. However, newborn thyroid screening is not yet universal in some countries. Initial dosage of 10 to 15 g/kg levothyroxine is re...

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Congenital Hypothyroidism – An Update

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Hypothyroidism: an update.

Update of newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism.

Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

Update of Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism

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