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Growth hormone therapy-established uses in short children.

Authors :
Schwenk WF 2nd
Source :
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement [Acta Paediatr Suppl] 2006 Jul; Vol. 95 (452), pp. 6-8.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Unlabelled: Since the first reported efficacious use of human growth hormone in 1958, numerous children have been treated with this hormone. This review discusses the five indications for use of human growth hormone in children that have been approved to date by the United States Food and Drug Administration.<br />Conclusion: Further, long-term studies will be needed to address the optimal use of this hormone in each of these conditions.

Subjects

Subjects :
Body Height
Child
Humans
Prader-Willi Syndrome therapy
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic therapy
Turner Syndrome drug therapy
Growth Disorders drug therapy
Growth Hormone therapeutic use

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0803-5326
Volume :
95
Issue :
452
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16801157
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08035320600649390
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