Subclinical thyroid disorders and cognitive performance among adolescents in the United States
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Subclinical thyroid disorders and cognitive performance among adolescents in the United States
BACKGROUND Thyroid hormone plays a crucial role in the growth and function of the central nervous system. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships between the status of subclinical thyroid conditions and cognition among adolescents in the United States. METHODS Study sample included 1,327 adolescents 13 to 16 years old who participated in the Third National Health and Nutriti...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Pediatrics
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-6-12