Cord Blood TSH Level Variations in Newborn – Experience from A Rural Centre in Southern India

Background: Universal screening of all neonates has for long been recognized as the most effective method to detect congenital hypothyroidism. However, various maternal as well as perinatal factors can influence the cord blood TSH levels. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of perinatal factors o...

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Main Authors: SUNIL RAJ, STEPHENSON BABURAJ, JUMALY GEORGE, BINU ABRAHAM, SUNDAR SINGH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4603/9058_CE(Ra1)_F(H)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PAG).pdf