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Clinical hypothyroidism in endemic goitre. Effect on intelligence

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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Evidence is advanced to show a relationship between established goitre and a tendency to backward intelligence, in children suffering from the disease.

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  1. Medical Research Council of Ireland, Ireland

    James C. Shee (Holder of a Fellowship)

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Shee, J.C. Clinical hypothyroidism in endemic goitre. Effect on intelligence. Ir J Med Sci 14, 752–754 (1939). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02962467

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