The use of growth hormone-releasing hormone in the diagnosis and treatment of short stature.
We have assessed the role of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) as a diagnostic test in 40 children and young adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD), principally using the GHRH(1-29)NH2 analogue. Following 200 micrograms GHRH as an acute intravenous bolus, serum GH rose to normal or just s...
Autors principals: | Grossman, A, Savage, M, Blacklay, A, Ross, R, Plowman, P, Preece, M, Coy, D, Besser, G |
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Format: | Journal article |
Idioma: | English |
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1985
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