Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Aspects of Growth Hormone Deficiency During the Transition Period: Review of the Literature

Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Aspects of Growth Hormone Deficiency During the Transition Period: Review of the Literature

The role of growth hormone (GH) during childhood and adulthood is well established. Once final stature is reached, GH continues to act during the transition, the period between adolescence and adulthood in which most somatic and psychological development is obtained. The achievement of peak bone mas...

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Main Authors: Matteo Spaziani, Chiara Tarantino, Natascia Tahani, Daniele Gianfrilli, Emilia Sbardella, Andrea M. Isidori, Andrea Lenzi, Antonio F. Radicioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
transition period
bone
body composition
metabolism
gonad function
growth hormone deficiency
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.634288/full

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