Study findings from Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health broaden understanding of congenital hypothyroidism neonatology
2007 AUG 21 -- New investigation results, "Increase in congenital hypothyroidism in New York State and in the United States," are detailed in a study published in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism. "Mandated screening of newborns for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in NYS was initiated in l978. Currently, every newborn screening program in the U.S. includes CH in its panel," researchers in the United States report. "Between 1978 and 2005, 7.4 million newborns were screened for CH in NYS. In NYS, between 1978 and 2005, the incidence of CH has increased by 138%. Nationwide (excluding NYS data), with nearly 58 million infants screened between 1987 and 2002, the incidence has increased 73% between 1987 and 2002," wrote K.B. Harris and colleagues, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The researchers concluded: "These data and possible reasons for the increases are discussed, though no definitive causes are identified." Harris and colleagues published their study in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism (Increase in congenital hypothyroidism in New York State and in the United States. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 2007;91(3):268-77). For additional information, contact K.B. Harris, Wadsworth Center, New York State Dept. of Health, Laboratory of Molecular Screening Technologies, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12201 USA.. Publisher contact information for the journal Molecular Genetics and Metabolism is: Academic Press Inc. Elsevier Science, 525 B St., Ste. 1900, San Diego, CA 92101-4495, USA. Keywords: United States, Albany, Congenital Hypothyroidism Neonatology, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Endocrinology, Genetics, Metabolism. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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