In India, thyroid problems are far more common than many realise, and women are disproportionately affected. According to the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, an estimated 42 million ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how ...

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a common yet often clinically silent endocrine disorder in newborns, affecting approximately 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 4,000 live births worldwide. Early detection through ...

Thyroid disorders affect nearly a quarter of individuals ≥ 65 years, and their prevalence in this group is expected to rise as the population progressively ages and people live longer. These ...

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening for early detection of birth defects: Geneva Friday, June 26, 2026, 15:00 Hrs [IST] The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on count ...

Newborn screening (NBS) is a nationwide program to find babies born with certain health conditions, including Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH) and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH). While diagnostic ...

Hyperthyroidism affects TSH levels, causing them to fall below expected ranges. Hyperthyroidism can occur when the thyroid gland in the neck produces too much thyroid hormones, including ...

Elevated thyroid hormone levels can lead to neuropathy and other neurological problems. Neuropathy may be a more common complication of hypothyroidism than hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is the ...

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects - The Maravi Post ...