Outcome of congenitally hypothyroid screening program in Isfahan: Iran from prevention to treatment

Objectives: Early and proper treatment is crucial to prevent neuropsychologic deficits in congenital hypothyroidism (CH). Con-sidering the high prevalence of CH in Isfahan, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of treatment in CH patients. Methods: In this study CH neonates diagnosed dur...

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Main Authors: Mahin Hashemipour, Elham Hashemi Dehkordi, Silva Hovsepian, Massoud Amini, Leila Hosseiny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2010;volume=1;issue=2;spage=92;epage=97;aulast=Hashemipour