Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: the Texas experience.
Tex Med
; 99(9): 50-2, 2003 Sep.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14650804
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.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hormonas Tiroideas
/
Tamizaje Masivo
/
Hipotiroidismo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Newborn
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Tex Med
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos