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Maternal and Birth Characteristics Are Determinants of Offspring Thyroid Function.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2016
Korevaar Tim I M, Chaker Layal, Jaddoe Vincent W V, Visser Theo J, Medici Marco, Peeters Robin P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Intrauterine adaptation to the outside environment is an important mechanism via which the fetus increases its chance to thrive after birth. Therefore, various maternal-, pregnancy-, and labor-related factors are potential determinants of thyroid function of the offspring. Animal studies suggest that very high maternal thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy can alter the development of the...
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