• Transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity (THoP) is defined as free thyroxine (FT4) level is below the reference values despite normal TSH level in preterm infant. This study aims to evaluate the neurological development of infants with transient premature hypothyroxinemia (THoP).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
''ASQ' is a screening tool for assessing the development of infants and preschoolers in the areas of communication, fine motor, gross motor, problem-solving and personal-social development, and 'ASQ:SE' is a screening tool for social-emotional development
Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Long-term Neurodevelopment
'Ages And Stages Questionnaires' (ASQ) 'Ages And Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional' (ASQ:SE) Developmental Screening Tests evaluates the areas of communication, fine motor, gross motor, problem-solving and personal-social development. ASQ score differs 0-60 and results are interpreted in three group according to the gained points as normal, risky, and follow-up required.
Time frame: 5 years
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