Study suggests that even with treatment early in life, due to newborn screening, may have reduced IQ relative to siblings.

Information about this hereditary condition that is fairly uncommon. Learn the importance of newborn screening tests to prevent mental retardation.

Facts and statistics about thyroid disorders affecting children internationally. Thyroid Federation International.

Special considerations in the management of thyrotoxicosis in utero and in children.

Discusses the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook.

Presents a case of a 15 year old, referred to a pediatric endocrinologist because of a decreased growth rate since the age of 10. Thyroid Foundation of Canada,1993.

Despite treatment there are subtle deficits that include difficulty distinguishing between colors and impaired contrast sensitivity, according to a new study.

Medical problem that can be life-threatening and adversely alter physical growth and development, including a child's ability to learn. Presents treatment recommendations drawn from this study.

A case report of a child with severe disease symptoms that include protruding tongue, pericardial effusion, dry thick skin, sepsis, and lethargy.

Learn about the types of thyroid disorders affecting children, growth, metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism and congenital goitre.

Discusses the cause, screening process, incidence and types, Low T4, and outcome.

A mother's personal story about her pregnancy and a daughter with Congenital Hypothyroidism.

Quick answers to some common questions about this condition.