Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid does not function properly from birth. If untreated, it can cause learning disabilities and neurological issues.

The National Referral Hospital (NRH) and collaborative partners launched on 12 th June, the Newborn Screening Project for ...

What is congenital hypothyroidism? This is a disorder affecting the thyroid gland present in neck. The thyroid produces a hormone called thyroxine, which is needed for normal growth and development.

The congenital hypothyroidism group was matched, 1:1, by sex, date of birth and neonatal disease screening results to a control group of 246 newborns without congenital hypothyroidism.

Newborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 in Pediatrics.

An eight-year-old boy had congenital hypothyroidism and severely retarded development. The thyroid gland was not enlarged, but there was cell hypertrophy of the follicular epithelial elements.

Iodine deficiency can also lead to hypothyroidism, while congenital hypothyroidism refers to cases where babies are born with a missing or underactive thyroid. On the other hand, ...

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Background:Primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a common endocrine and metabolic disease. Various genetic factors, including the thyroid hormone receptor (TSHR), play an important role in CH. Aim ...

The initial diagnosis was primary hypothyroidism, presumably congenital, complicated by noncompliance with treatment or impaired absorption of levothyroxine.

For newborns with congenital hypothyroidism, early diagnosis spells the difference between a normal, healthy life and lifelong disability. After learning about the heavy toll the disease takes on ...

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a condition of thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. Approximately 1 in 4000 newborn infants has a severe deficiency of thyroid function, while even more ...