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Fracture Incidence in GH-Deficient Patients on Complete Hormone Replacement Including GH.

Authors :
Holmer, Helene
Svensson, Johan
Rylander, Lars
Johannsson, Gudmundur
Rosén, Thord
Bengtsson, Bengt-Åke
Thorén, Marja
Höybye, Charlotte
Degerblad, Marie
Bramnert, Margareta
Hägg, Erik
Engström, Britt Edén
Ekman, Bertil
Thorngren, Karl-Göran
Hagmar, Lars
Erfurth, Eva-Marie
Source :
Journal of Bone & Mineral Research; Dec2007, Vol. 22 Issue 12, p1842-1850, 9p, 5 Charts, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article presents medical research on the fracture incidence in growth hormone (GH)-deficient patients who are undertaking complete hormone replacement therapy including GH. A distinction was made between childhood onset and adult onset growth hormone deficiency. Graphs indicate pituitary hormone deficiency and substitution therapies at the end of the study for women and men with childhood onset GHD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08840431
Volume :
22
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Bone & Mineral Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27796989
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1359/JBMR.070811