Screening for Delayed Thyroid Stimulation Hormone Rise and Atypical Congenital Hypothyroidism in Infants Born Very Preterm and Very Low Birth Weight Infants

To determine among infants born very preterm (VPT) or with very low birth weight (VLBW) the incidence of alterations in thyroid function and associated co-morbidities; the incidence of atypical congenital hypothyroidism (CH) requiring thyroxine therapy; and 3) reference ranges for re-screening at one month of age.
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research