Neonatal hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria and galactosemia screening in metropolitan Shanghai
Chen, R.G.; Sun, M.; Ni, Y.Y.; Pan, X.S.; Chen, J.Z.; Zhang, Y.F.; Liu, H.; Zhang, M.H.; Xu, H.Z.; Wu, Y.L.
Chinese Medical Journal 97(1): 61-65
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999 PMID: 6428834 Document Number: 227422
Neonatal screening for inborn errors of metabolism and congenital hypothyroidism has received increasing attention in recent years, because early detection and treatment can prevent permanent brain damage or death of the affected child. Experience in screening for inborn errors of metabolism, congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria and galactosemia in 31,861 newborns from Oct. 1981 to Sept. 1982 is described.