Research in Congenital Hypothyroidism
. Ed(S): Delange, F. M.; Fisher, D. A.; Glinoer, D.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Delange, F. M.; Fisher, D. A.; Glinoer, D. Series: NATO Science Series A. Num Pages: 367 pages, 126 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 728.
Systematic screening for congenital hypothyroidism in the newborn was introduced some 15 years ago. The main objective was the prevention of mental retardation due to thyroid hormone deficiency during the early months of life. During the past decade screening programs have become routine throughout most of the industrialized world and many questions relating to implementation, organization and quality control of such programs have been largely resolved. Preliminary IQ and neurological data have indicated that screening and early treatment do, in fact, prevent mental retardation. However, a number of scientific questions related to congenital hypothyroidism remain unanswered and extensive research activities ... Read more
Systematic screening for congenital hypothyroidism in the newborn was introduced some 15 years ago. The main objective was the prevention of mental retardation due to thyroid hormone deficiency during the early months of life. During the past decade screening programs have become routine throughout most of the industrialized world and many questions relating to implementation, organization and quality control of such programs have been largely resolved. Preliminary IQ and neurological data have indicated that screening and early treatment do, in fact, prevent mental retardation. However, a number of scientific questions related to congenital hypothyroidism remain unanswered and extensive research activities ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Series
NATO Science Series A
Number of Pages
367
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781468475821
SKU
V9781468475821
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