Document Type

Article (Restricted)

Publication Date

1-1-1993

Abstract

Short stature secondary to pituitary growth hormone (GH) deficency or Turner's syndrome remains the main indication for treatment with GH. However, recombinant human GH is finding other uses in both children and adults, so it is important to understand the effects of GH on metabolic and endocrine function

Keywords

Endocrine effects, metabolic effects, hormone treatment

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Hospital Update

Additional Information

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya

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