Treatment of short stature and growth hormone deficiency in children with somatotropin (rDNA origin)

Treatment of short stature and growth hormone deficiency in children with somatotropin (rDNA origin)

Summarises benefits and controversies for approved somatotropin (growth hormone, GH) indications in children with GH deficiency (GHD) and other disorders of growth. Discusses current controversies in safety and efficacy and potential anabolic use for chronic illness. Source: National Library of New...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biologics 2008-12, Vol.2 (4), p.655-661
1. Verfasser: Hardin, Dana S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Chronic illnesses
Corticosteroids
Dwarfism, Pituitary
Growth disorders
Growth hormones
Hormone therapy
Review
Somatotropin
Therapeutic use
Treatment
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Zusammenfassung:Summarises benefits and controversies for approved somatotropin (growth hormone, GH) indications in children with GH deficiency (GHD) and other disorders of growth. Discusses current controversies in safety and efficacy and potential anabolic use for chronic illness. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:1177-5475
1177-5491
1177-5475
1177-5491
DOI:10.2147/btt.s2252