Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism in France: a study of current professional practices
This nationwide survey highlights substantial heterogeneity in congenital hypothyroidism screening practices across France. Variations in TSH thresholds, thyroxine measurement, and preterm infant management may impact diagnostic consistency and equity. Harmonization efforts based on evidence are needed to optimize neonatal screening performance nationally.
Authors
- Amandine Bellanger
- Alain Beuchée (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0064-7085)
- Stéphanie Leroux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2727-5269)
- Marie‐Béatrice Saade
- Claude Bendavid
- Maelle Quenet
- Caroline Moreau
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Institut de Recherche en Santé, Environnement et Travail (FR)
- Hôpital Nord (FR)
- Hôpital Pontchaillou (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Thyroid Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1530/etj-25-0246
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00