Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in early discharged infants

Rationale/Significance: The high cost of hospitalization resulting in the early discharge of newborn infants has led to the increasing use of 12-24 hour specimens for thryroid screening. Cost benefit analysis of data from the Philippine Newborn Screening Project shows that there are benefits to be...

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Main Author: Domingo, Carmelita Fagela-
Format: Thesis
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