Objective Seamless transition of endocrine patients from the paediatric to adult setting is still
suboptimal, especially in patients with complex disorders, ie, small for gestational age …

Background Obesity is associated with abnormalities of the growth hormone/insulin-like
growth factor-1 (GH/IGF-1) axis. The role of serum IGF-1 measurement for recognition of …

Context Both acromegaly and adult growth hormone deficiency (GHD) are associated with
increased fracture risk. Sufficient data are lacking regarding cortical bone microarchitecture …

Objective: The macimorelin test is approved for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone
deficiency (AGHD) based on its efficacy vs the insulin tolerance test (ITT). Macimorelin has a …

Background: Administration of daily recombinant human GH (rhGH) poses a considerable
challenge to patient compliance. Reduced dosing frequency may improve treatment …

Context: Few studies have addressed the diagnostic role of the glucagon test in children
with suspected GH deficiency (GHD). Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate …

Several endocrine disorders, including diabetes, insulinoma, Cushing's syndrome,
hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and growth hormone deficiency are …

This study examined the prevalence of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in patients with
traumatic brain injury (TBI) during the post-acute phase of recovery and whether GHD was …

While hypopituitarism after traumatic brain injury (TBI) was previously considered rare, it is
now thought to be a major cause of treatable morbidity among TBI survivors. Consequently …

Context: Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) caused by hantaviruses, is a
severe systemic infection, with acute shock, vascular leakage, hypotension, and acute renal …