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Information on congenital hypothyroidism in infants and children, other thyroid problems that affect children, and thyroid disease in seniors and the elderly, including the menopause/thyroid connection.

Hypothyroidism in Infants and Children
A look at hypothyroidism in newborns, babies and children, including causes, symptoms and treatment of underactive thyroid conditions.

Thyroid Disease and Menopause
A look at the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of thyroid disease during menopause, worsening of thyroid symptoms during menopause, and the interrelationship between the two conditions in general.

Congenital Heart Disease/Thyroid Disease Connection
A review of important congenital thyroid disease/heart disease in children.

Interview: Larrian Gillespie, MD on Wt. Loss & Menopause
Larrian Gillespie, MD talks about how women with thyroid problems should eat in order to lose weight, the menopause/thyroid relationship, the controversial use of soy foods, and exercise.

Congenital Hypothyroidism
Decent overview article from the Thyroid Society's website.

The Magic Foundation's Thyroid Disorders in Children Page
Great page with lots of info on thyroid disease in children.

Magic Foundation's Division for Children's Thyroid Disease
Good overview of clinical hypothyroidism in children from an organization that specializes in supporting parents of children with various illnesses.

Dutch Website for Congenital (Children's) Thyroid Disease
Stichting Schild is a Dutch Website for parents who have a child with congenital hypothyroidism.

Thyroid Disease in Childhood
Excellent overview from the Thyroid Foundation of Canada, with discussions of congenital and autoimmune thyroid disease in children.

Hypothyroidism in Infancy and Childhood
Thyroid Foundation of Canada article dealing with treatment of hypothyroidism in infants and young children.

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