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- Title
Dose Titration of Growth Hormone in Growth Hormone Deficient Adults.
- Authors
Bell, M. J.; Drake, W. M.
- Abstract
The article reviews the latest literature supporting the individualized dose titration of growth hormone (GH) during GH replacement in hypopituitary patients. Gender differences in response to GH is explored. The potential biochemical markers of GH action are identified such as insulin-like growth factor-1. The risk of neoplasia in hypopituitary patients receiving long-term GH treatment is discussed.
- Subjects
VOLUMETRIC analysis; SYSTEMATIC reviews; SOMATOTROPIN; PITUITARY diseases; SEX factors in disease; BIOMARKERS
- Publication
Current Medical Literature: Growth, Growth Hormone, & Metabolism, 2006, Vol 1, Issue 3, p63
- ISSN
1750-8673
- Publication type
Article