Discontinuation of thyroid hormone treatment among children in the United States with congenital hypothyroidism: findings from health insurance claims data
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thyroid hormone treatment in children with congenital hypothyroidism can prevent intellectual disability. Guidelines recommend that children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism through newborn screening remain on treatment to at...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/10/9 |