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Congenital Hypothyroidism in Kuwait

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 1989
During a 7-year period (1981-1987), 25 children with congenital hypothyroidism were diagnosed in a regional hospital in Kuwait. The calculated incidence was 1:3476 live births. The diagnosis relied on clinical manifestation and confirmed by thyroid function tests. The age at diagnosis ranged between 3 weeks and 7 years with a mean of 18.5 months. Seven
A S, Daoud, M, Zaki, Q A, al-Saleh, A S, Teebi, S A, al-Awadi   +4 more
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Congenital Hypothyroidism: Etiology

Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2010
The etiology of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is important in determining its severity, prognosis, genetic counseling and clinical management.investigate the causes of CH and their severity using serum levels of FreeT4 and TSH.243 neonates with CH (61% were girls) diagnosed by the Neonatal Screening Program of Minas Gerais between 1996 and 2003.
V M A, Dias, A P C B, Campos, A J, Chagas, R M, Silva   +3 more
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Jaundice and Congenital Hypothyroidism

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1965
THE HIGH INCIDENCE of prolonged neonatal jaundice in infants with congenital hypothyroidism, documented by Aakerren1and confirmed by Christensen,2requires reemphasis. Since jaundice may be the first sign of congenital hypothyroidism,3this possibility must be kept in mind in the investigation of any case of jaundice in infancy.
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Aspects of congenital hypothyroidism

Child: Care, Health and Development, 1986
Summary This article describes aspects of congenital hypothyroidism, outlining retrospective studies and indicating the effects on development in childhood of the deficiency of thyroid hormone in early life. The intellectual problems persist into adult life and are associated with motor and behavioural abnormalities, causing social difficulties ...
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CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM

The Lancet, 1979
G J, Frost, J M, Parkin, D, Rowley
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Epidemiology of congenital hypothyroidism

Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 2009
According to world-wide data obtained from neonatal thyroid screening programs congenital hypothyroidism (CH) occurs with an incidence of 1:3000 to 1:4000. Differences of CH-incidence are more likely due to iodine deficiency thyroid disorders or to the type of screening method than to ethnic affiliation.
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Congenital Hypothyroidism

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 1985
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CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES AND CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM

The Lancet, 1988
J H, Lazarus, I A, Hughes
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Congenital Hypothyroidism

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2013
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Screening for congenital hypothyroidism

The Journal of Pediatrics, 1980
E J, Schoen, R, Fefferman
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