Facts and statistics about thyroid disorders affecting children internationally. Thyroid Federation International.
Information about this hereditary condition that is fairly uncommon. Learn the importance of newborn screening tests to prevent mental retardation.
Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre.
Discusses the cause, screening process, incidence and types, Low T4, and outcome.
A case report of a child with severe disease symptoms that include protruding tongue, pericardial effusion, dry thick skin, sepsis, and lethargy. From Pediatric Oncall.
Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study.
Special considerations in the management of thyrotoxicosis in utero and in children.
A mother's personal story about her pregnancy and a daughter with Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Study suggests that even with treatment early in life, due to newborn screening, may have reduced IQ relative to siblings.
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