Growth hormone therapy—established uses in short children |
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| Authors: | W Frederick Schwenk II |
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| Institution: | Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA |
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| Abstract: | 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.
Conclusion: Further, long-term studies will be needed to address the optimal use of this hormone in each of these conditions. |
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| Keywords: | Growth growth hormone short stature |
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