Managing growth hormone treatment in pediatric patients.
In general, GH is a safe medication. Patients overwhelmingly enjoy its benefits. Infrequently, its side effects produce worrisome problems. Knowledge of these effects may allow families to choose treatment more judiciously and may allow physicians to detect adverse effects at an early stage.
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Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D001827:Body Height; D002648:Child; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006177:Gynecomastia / Q000139:chemically induced; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D019382:Human Growth Hormone