Endocrine

Primary congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a condition that affects the body’s thyroid gland, a small organ in the lower neck. Individuals with CH are unable to produce enough thyroid hormone, a chemical that is essential for healthy growth and development. …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a collection of inherited conditions that affect the body’s adrenal glands. In individuals with CAH, the adrenal glands are very large and are unable to produce certain chemicals, including cortisol, which helps protect the body …