Harmful effects of hypothyroidism on maternal and fetal health drive new guidelines for managing thyroid disease in preg
Monday, July 25, 2011 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
Emerging data clarifying the risks of insufficient thyroid activity during pregnancy on the health of the mother and fetus, and on the future intellectual development of the child, have led to new clinical guidelines for diagnosing and managing thyroid disease during this critical period. The guidelines, developed by an American Thyroid Association (ATA) expert task force, are presented in Thyroid.