Genetic Factors That Might Lead to Different Responses in Individuals Exposed to Perchlorate [PDF]
Perchlorate has been detected in groundwater in many parts of the United States, and recent detection in vegetable and dairy food products indicates that contamination by perchlorate is more widespread than previously thought.
Fowler, Bruce A.+4 more
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The Importance of Examining Congenital Hypothyroidism in Connection with Congenital Heart Disease: Letter to Editor [PDF]
Dear Editor-in-Chief: I read and enjoyed your stylish article, "Frequency of Congenital Cardiac Malformations in Neonates with Congenital Hypothyroidism", in relation to heart disease with hypothyroidism.
Forod Salehi+2 more
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An Alport syndrome boy with Van Wyk-Grumbach syndrome induced by prolonged untreated congenital hypothyroidism [PDF]
Alport syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive nephritis and is more common among males. Studies have reported an association between thyroid antibodies and hypothyroidism in patients with AS, but the relevance of this ...
Su-Jeong Lee+4 more
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Caracterização das crianças com síndrome de Down concomitante ao hipotireoidismo congênito no estado de Mato Grosso, Região Central do Brasil, 2010–2021 [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Congenital hypothyroidism is a frequent disease in pediatric endocrinology, with a high prevalence among children with Down syndrome. In Brazil, publications on the coexistence of these two syndromes in children are scarce.
Camila Moraes Mello+1 more
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Introduction and Epidemiology He hypothyroidism congenital (HC) is a endocrinopathy, being the major cause of preventable cognitive disability in newborns (NB). For this reason, and because owns a course asymptomatic in the R.N., HE they have implemented different techniques of screening, since early detection and treatment have a significant effect ...
Bowden SA, Goldis M.
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Turner syndrome and associated problems in turkish children: A multicenter study [PDF]
Objective: Turner syndrome (TS) is a chromosomal disorder caused by complete or partial X chromosome monosomy that manifests various clinical features depending on the karyotype and on the genetic background of affected girls.
Abacı, A.+73 more
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Age- and Lesion-Related Comorbidity Burden Among US Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Population-Based Study. [PDF]
Background As patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are living longer, understanding the comorbidities they develop as they age is increasingly important.
Agarwal, Anushree+9 more
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Hypothyroidism and nephrotic syndrome: why, when and how to treat [PDF]
Hypothyroidism, characterised by low/normal free thyroxine (FT4) and free tri-iodothyronine (FT3) with elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), is a well-known complication of nephrotic syndrome (NS).
Barbano, Biagio+7 more
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a clinical emergency due to its potential risk of mental retardation. Constipation might be present in hypothyroid children. However, Hirschsprung disease is rarely associated with congenital hypothyroidism. Herein, a case of
Soraia Tahan+6 more
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Informed choice and public health screening for children: the case of blood spot screening [PDF]
Objective: To examine parents' and health professionals' views on informed choice in newborn blood spot screening, and assess information and communication needs. Design and participants: A qualitative study involving semi-structured telephone interviews
Hargreaves, Katrina+2 more
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