Children With Congenital Hypothyroidism and Their Siblings: Do They Really Differ?
Study suggests that even with treatment early in life, due to newborn screening, may have reduced IQ relative to siblings. (January, 2005)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Information about this hereditary condition that is fairly uncommon. Learn the importance of newborn screening tests to prevent mental retardation.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
A case report of a child with severe disease symptoms that include protruding tongue, pericardial effusion, dry thick skin, sepsis, and lethargy. From Pediatric Oncall.
Graves' - Treatment of Children and Neonates
Special considerations in the management of thyrotoxicosis in utero and in children.
Infants of mothers with over- or under-active thyroid may have vision processing problems
Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study. (September 30, 2004)
Thyroid Disease in Childhood
Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre.
Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Congenital Hypothyroidism
Discusses the cause, screening process, incidence and types, Low T4, and outcome.
Thyroid Disorders in Children
A mother's personal story about her pregnancy and a daughter with Congenital Hypothyroidism.
