Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and early substitution treatment has eliminated mental retardation in children with CH (1). In the late 1970s and early 1980s, children with CH ...

Approximately 85% of primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is sporadic and due to malformations of the thyroid gland. Past studies have reported an increased birth weight among infants with CH.

Irrespective of mother's thyroid condition, it is recommended to do a thyroid screening blood test for all newborn babies for early detection of congenital hypothyroidism, which is a preventable ...

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant health concern for infants, particularly those who are preterm or have low birth weight. These infants are at a higher risk for complications and ...

Congenital Hypothyroidism, thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, and Severe Combined ImmunoDeficiency (SCID). Newborn screening uses noninvasive hearing tests, pulse oximetry for critical congenital heart ...