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Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: the Texas experience
- Source :
- Texas medicine. 99(9)
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Routine screening of asymptomatic newborns allows detection and treatment of infants affected by congenital hypothyroidism. Implemented by legislation enacted in 1980, the Texas Newborn Screening Program detects 120-150 cases of primary hypothyroidism a year. The responsibility and, ultimately, the success of hypothyroid screening in the newborn period largely depends upon the medical provider, necessitating a clear understanding of the screening process, appropriate diagnostic tests for confirmation, and timely treatment.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00404470
- Volume :
- 99
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Texas medicine
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........7832515842f3e2e369294315361ba883