Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a common yet often clinically silent endocrine disorder in newborns, affecting approximately 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 4,000 live births worldwide. Early detection through ...

Congenital hypothyroidism is a common neonatal endocrine disorder arising from insufficient thyroid hormone production. Genetic causes involve anomalies of gland development (thyroid dysgenesis) and ...

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how ...

A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, in collaboration with the Free University of Brussels and the University of Washington, have uncovered a genetic mutation in a non-coding region ...

Thyroid problems are often associated with adults, but children can suffer from them too. In fact, some babies are born with thyroid issues—a condition known as congenital hypothyroidism. Others may ...

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects - The Maravi Post ...

Newborn screening (NBS) is a nationwide program to find babies born with certain health conditions, including Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). While diagnostic ...

Hormonal disorders in children can have significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. These conditions can affect growth, development, and overall well-being, making early diagnosis and ...

WHO urges expanding newborn screening to curb child mortality from birth defects, especially in low- and middle-income ...

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening for early detection of birth defects: Geneva Friday, June 26, 2026, 15:00 Hrs [IST] The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on count ...