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The purpose of this study is to examine potential implications of changes in the approach to adult growth hormone (GH) replacement (GHR) over the last 15 years. Therefore, we analysed the German KIMS database as one of the largest single country pharmacoepidemiological databases on adult GH deficiency (GHD). Based on the date of their first GH application patients were assigned to three intervals...
Growth hormone (GH) is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in pediatric patients with disorders of growth failure or short stature and in adults with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and HIV/AIDS wasting and cachexia. For pediatric patients, guidelines for the use of GH have been developed by several organizations that have identified specific criteria for initiating GH therapy...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a very common occurrence in childhood, and can lead to devastating long term consequences. Recent research has focused on the potential endocrine consequences of TBI in adults. The research in children is less robust. This paper reviews current literature regarding TBI and possible hypothalamic and pituitary deficiencies in childhood. Acute endocrine changes are commonly...
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