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Exposure of the fetus to low levels of thyroid hormones for extended periods during pregnancy can lead to irreversible brain damage and potential delays in neurological and behavioral development. What are the exact mechanisms behind this abnormality, and can prompt initiation of maternal iodine supplementation prevent this adverse effect?Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19690557 DOI: 10.1038/nrendo.2009.155
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Endocrinol ISSN: 1759-5029 Impact factor: 43.330