- Original Article
- Thyroid dysfunction in premature infants
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Ki Bae Hong, Ji Yun Park, Young Pyo Chang, Jeesuk Yu
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2009;52(9):991-998. Published online September 15, 2009
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Purpose:Thyroid hormone is essential for development of the brain in early life. Thyroid dysfunction is more common in the first 2-4 postnatal weeks of life in premature infants than in term infants. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and clinical course of thyroid dysfunction in prematurity.
Methods:Premature infants admitted to and given neonatal screenings at Dankook University Hospital between... |
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