Early start of growth hormone is associated with positive effects on auxology and metabolism in Prader-Willi-syndrome

Early start of growth hormone is associated with positive effects on auxology and metabolism in Prader-Willi-syndrome

Abstract Background Prader-Willi-Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction. Recent research suggests starting growth hormone-treatment (GHT) as soon as possible. The aim of this study is to analyze possible differences in auxological parameters, carbohydrate and lipid met...

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Main Authors: Lucy Magill, Constanze Laemmer, Joachim Woelfle, Rolf Fimmers, Bettina Gohlke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Prader-Willi-syndrome
Growth hormone therapy
Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
Insulin-like growth factor-I
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-020-01527-0

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