Prevalence of Congenital Hypothyroidism and Transient Increased Levels of TSH in Yazd Province

Prevalence of Congenital Hypothyroidism and Transient Increased Levels of TSH in Yazd Province

Introduction: Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most preventable causes of mental retardation. Worldwide, incidences vary from 1:3000 to 1:4000 and mean incidence in Iran is estimated to be 1:1000. Neonatal screening and early treatment within first 2 weeks of neonatal period can prevent neuro...

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Main Authors: H Shojaeifar, A Rabiei, MR Sadeghian, MH Lotfi, M Afkhami, Z Eslami, ME Motlagh, M Mirzaei, M Jafarizadeh, M Noori Shadkam
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences 2008-10-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Shahīd Ṣadūqī Yazd
Subjects:
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Yazd
Neonates
Prevalence
Screening
Online Access:http://85.185.157.11:6280/jssu/browse.php?a_id=574&slc_lang=en&sid=1&ftxt=1

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