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Transient hypothyroxinemia (TH) is a condition characterized by low levels of serum thyroxine (T4) and normal levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TH in premature infants has been found to be related to severity of illness. T4 levels in very low birth weight infants born prematurely has been found to be inversely correlated to severity of illness. In very low birth weight infants, TH has been associated with poor outcomes. Little is known about thyroid function in late preterm infants.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Late preterm | Late preterm infants admitted to the NICU |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Correlation of total T4 and TSH with gestational age, birth weight, and mode of delivery. | First week of life |
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Late preterm infants
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Renee M Behme, MD | Christiana Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| David A Paul, MD | Christiana Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | Delaware | 19718 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 24259241 | Derived | Behme RM, Mackley AB, Bartoshesky L, Paul DA. Thyroid function in late preterm infants in relation to mode of delivery and respiratory support. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2014 May;27(5-6):425-30. doi: 10.1515/jpem-2013-0243. |
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Blood for total T4 and TSH testing will be done utilizing standardized filter paper used for the State of Delaware Newborn Screening Program.