Screening for congenital hypothyroidism in Thailand: has its time come?

Autor: R, Rajatanavin, L O, Chailurkit, A, Sriprapadaeng, L, Imsoon, W, Sompong, K, Teerarungsikul, A, Kongsuksai, L, Choubtum, S, Suebwonglee, W, Paupradit
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. 76
ISSN: 0125-2208
Popis: The incidence of congenital hypothyroidism at Ramathibodi Hospital was approximately 1:2,486-1:3,843 livebirths, comparable to those found in other industrialized countries. The screening program utilizing TSH measured by a kit manufactured in Thailand was accurate and cost-benefit. It is time to organize TSH screening at least in a university hospital in Thailand to prevent the social burden of raising mentally-handicapped children.
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