title: Therapy: Growth hormone supplementation: a silver lining for the aged?
abstract: Previous randomized, controlled studies of growth hormone supplementation in the elderly have reported body-composition improvements but no beneficial effect on strength or physical function. The findings of a new study, however, hint at a potential benefit from the treatment for elderly individuals with functional decline.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Ken K Y
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Ho
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001823:Body Composition / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000187:drug effects; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone