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).

Thesis to Account for the Birth of Normal or Cretinous Infants to Mothers with Antithyroid Antibodies. The data reported below confirm the postulations that antithyroid antibodies do cross the ...

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 ...

The hobbit is a modern human affected by iodine deficiency in the womb, say Australian researchers, inflaming debate once again about the origins of the creature. Dr Peter Obendorf of RMIT University ...

Congenital hypothyroidism, previously known as cretinism, is a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns. It causes impaired neurological function, stunted growth, and physical deformities. The ...