Screening for Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy: Is It Worthwhile?
There is a high incidence of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy resulting in adverse maternal (miscarriages, anaemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, abruptio placenta and post-partum haemorrhage) and fetal effects (premature birth, low birth weight, increased neonatal respiratory distress) which may...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Thyroid Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/397012 |