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View article: A quality improvement project for managing hypocalcemia after pediatric total thyroidectomy
A quality improvement project for managing hypocalcemia after pediatric total thyroidectomy Open
Objectives Hypocalcemia following total thyroidectomy (TT) is relatively common. It may result in significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased costs. Treatment with intravenous (IV) calcium gluconate may also carry signifi…
View article: Newborn Screening Protocols and Positive Predictive Value for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Vary across the United States
Newborn Screening Protocols and Positive Predictive Value for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Vary across the United States Open
Newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency is mandated throughout the US. Filter paper blood specimens are assayed for 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP). Prematurity, low birth weight, or cr…
View article: SAT-LB050 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Newborn Screening Protocols Differ Widely in the US: A Survey by the Differences/Disorders of Sex Development Translational Research Network (DSD-TRN)
SAT-LB050 Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Newborn Screening Protocols Differ Widely in the US: A Survey by the Differences/Disorders of Sex Development Translational Research Network (DSD-TRN) Open
All 50 United States and the District of Columbia incorporate newborn screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) caused by 21-hydroxylase deficiency. Filter paper blood specimens are typically collected in full-term infants on day …