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Screening Tests for Thyroid Dysfunction
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 Reference:1. Screening for Thyroid Disease: Recommendation Statement. U.S. Preventative Task Force: Recommendation Statement. Am Fam Physician. 2004 May 15;69(10):2415-2418. 2. Ladenson PW, Singer PA, Ain KB, Bagchi N, Bigos ST, Levy EG, et al. American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Detection of Thyroid Dysfunction. Arch Intern Med. 2000;160:1573-1575 3. Smith L. Updated AAP Guidelines on Newborn Screening and Therapy for Congenital Hypothyroidism. Am Fam Physician 2007;76(3):439-444. Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar Editor: Dr. Shroff Technical: Lingaraj
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