Observed and Predicted Growth Responses in Prepubertal Children with Growth Disorders: Guidance of Growth Hormone Treatment by Empirical Variables

B. Ranke, Michael; Lindberg, Anders; behalf of the KIGS International Board, on

doi:10.1210/jc.2009-1471

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Observed and Predicted Growth Responses in Prepubertal Children with Growth Disorders: Guidance of Growth Hormone Treatment by Empirical Variables

Published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism • Jan 23, 2010

Authors:

Michael B. Ranke

Anders Lindberg

on behalf of the KIGS International Board

Abstract

CONTEXT: Information about the expected growth response of children to GH therapy is currently inadequate. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to compare observed and expected growth in response to GH in prepubertal children and to propose how these parameters can be used to optimize GH therapy. In...

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Growth hormone

Endocrinology

Psychology

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