The challenge of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) diagnosis and treatment during the transition from puberty into adulthood

In children with childhood-onset growth hormone deficiency, replacement GH therapy is effective in normalising height during childhood and achieving adult height within the genetic target range. GH has further beneficial effects on body composition and metabolism through adult life. The transition p...

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Main Authors: Stefano eCianfarani, Elena eInzaghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2013.00034/full