THE present paper is a report of findings in a group of cretins who have been under observation at the National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases. The patients, gathered within the course ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult if I want to rule out congenital hypothyroidism in my baby? A: You should see a pediatric endocrinologist. The diagnosis should be made before 2 weeks of age to ...

What is Congenital Hypothyroidism (CHT)? Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) or cretinism refers to a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland that is present at birth (congenital).

Congenital hypothyroidism is a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns that may occur because of a missing or abnormally small thyroid gland, genetic defects, or iodine deficiency during ...

Analysis of iodide deficiency, thyroid function, altitude, neural and motor dysfunction and a variety of social and economic variables to ascertain the prevalence of endemic goiter in eight rural ...

A new paper is set to re-ignite debate over the origins of so-called Homo floresiensis -- the 'hobbit' that some scientists have claimed as a new species of human. Researchers have reconfirmed their ...