ReviewEuropean thyroid journal2025
Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: worldwide coverage 50 years after its start.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Bibliometric analysis of research on pediatric hypothyroidism treatment: a global perspective on trends and emerging fronts (2018-2026).Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Children With Congenital Hypothyroidism Identified Through Dried Blood Spot Newborn Screening at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2026Article
- Approach to the patient: genetics and management of congenital hypothyroidism.The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2026Article
- Congenital Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis: An Endocrine Model of Early-Life Cardiovascular Risk.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2026Review
- Thyroid disease burden among individuals aged 0-19 years in low-SDI countries, 1990-2035: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.Translational pediatrics · 2026Article
- Development of Clinical Pathways for Early Diagnosis and Management of SCID, SMA, and XLA Through Newborn Screening in Malaysia.International journal of neonatal screening · 2026Review
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- Process, outcomes and feasibility of implementing universal newborn screening programme in Sri Lanka.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Trajectories of growth and language development among children with congenital hypothyroidism concerning gender differences: Egyptian study.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism in France: a study of current professional practices.European thyroid journal · 2026Article
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- Universal Decentralized Cord Blood TSH Screening Should Be Offered as Routine Delivery Care in Limited-Resource Settings.International journal of neonatal screening · 2025Article
- Congenital Hypothyroidism: Moving Ahead, but a Long Way Still to Go.International journal of neonatal screening · 2025Article
- Congenital hypothyroidism in two children affected by Sotos syndrome: a simple association?Italian journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- Gestational diabetes mellitus and its association with newborn thyroid screening: a population-based study.Endocrine connections · 2025Article
- 50 YEARS OF NEWBORN SCREENING FOR CONGENITAL HYPOTHYROIDISM: EVOLUTION OF INSIGHTS IN ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT: Management during pregnancy and long-term outcomes of adult patients with congenital hypothyroidism.European thyroid journal · 2025Review
- rs9789446 genotype as susceptibility biomarkers for congenital hypothyroidism based on population and family validation.Frontiers in genetics · 2025Article
- The status of newborn screening in Africa: Situation analysis, future plans and call to action.African journal of laboratory medicine · 2025Article
- Primary congenital hypothyroidism: a clinical review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
- A study on neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants with congenital hypothyroidism highlights the importance of periodic developmental assessment.Jornal de pediatriaArticle
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Abstract
Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a preventable cause of neurodevelopmental delay in children, detectable by newborn screening (NBS) programs for CH. Since NBS for CH was started in Canada in 1974, numerous countries have successfully implemented this public health strategy. However, in 2014, only 29.3% of newborns worldwide were screened by NBS for CH. Objective: This study aimed to assess the implementation of new NBS programs for CH over the past decade, and screening methods and coverage rates of current programs. In addition, it sought to update the worldwide iodine status. Methods: We reviewed literature data on NBS programs for CH and their coverage rates for each country, using PubMed, Embase and Google searches. Results: Currently, 29.6% of children worldwide are screened for CH. Europe, North America, Oceania, China, Japan and Israel have efficient programs with optimal coverage. Recently, some countries of Central and Western Asia have implemented NBS programs for CH, and coverage has increased in several Asian countries. South America has also seen substantial improvements in coverage. In contrast, almost none of the African countries has widespread screening programs, but some attempts with pilot studies and local initiatives have been witnessed. Global iodine sufficiency has improved, with 149 of 193 countries achieving adequate iodine levels by 2023. Conclusions: Over the past decades, several countries have launched NBS programs for CH or conducted pilot studies, and the coverage of most existing NBS programs has increased. Nevertheless, approximately 70% of newborns worldwide still lack access to NBS for CH, predominantly in African and Asian countries, accounting for a significant part of annual births.
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