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	Growth Hormone Deficiency
		Growth hormone deficiency entails inadequate levels of, or response to, growth hormone and its clinical manifestations.
		Growth hormone deficiency, whether alone or in association with other abnormalities, is hereditary in about 10 percent of all cases.
		Growth deficiency in adulthood tends to cause mild to moderate obesity, weakness (asthenia), and reduced cardiac output.
	ww3.komotv.com /global/story.asp?s=1230329 (699 words)

	HGF - Growth Hormone Deficiency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Growth hormone is a protein that is produced by the pituitary ("master") gland and is vital for normal growth.
		Growth hormone deficiency is moderately difficult to diagnose because the pituitary gland produces growth hormone in bursts.
		One way of testing for growth hormone deficiency is to give the child a substance that causes the release of a growth hormone burst in normal children and measure the amount of growth hormone present in several blood samples obtained over a period of time.
	www.hgfound.org /growth.html (2311 words)

	Growth hormone deficiency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Growth hormone, also called somatotropin, is a polypeptide hormone which stimulates growth and cell reproduction.
		When GH deficiency (usually with other anterior pituitary deficiencies) is associated with posterior pituitary hormone deficiency (usually diabetes insipidus) the condition is termed panhypopituitarism.
		Growth is not as severely affected in GH deficiency as in untreated hypothyroidism, but growth at about half the usual velocity for age is typical.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Growth_hormone_deficiency (2109 words)

	Growth hormone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Growth hormone is a polypeptide hormone synthesised and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other vertebrate animals.
		The genes for human growth hormone are localized in the q22-24 region of chromosome 17 and are closely related to human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS, also known as placental lactogen) genes.
		Much of the growth hormone in the circulation is bound to a protein (growth hormone binding protein, GHBP) which is derived from the growth hormone receptor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Growth_hormone (1808 words)

	Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
		Growth hormone is essential for normal linear growth and the attainment of an adult mature height.
		In a rheumatology practice the cause of adult growth hormone deficiency is seldom due to pituitary disease itself, but results from a dysregulation of the hypothalamic hormones controlling the pituitary secretion of growth hormone or a peripheral insensitivity to growth hormone.
		Pituitary release of growth hormone and prolactin in the primary fibromyalgia syndrome.
	www.myalgia.com /GH_Site/adult_growth_hormone_deficiency.htm (1591 words)

	Human Growth Hormone Deficiency - Human Growth Hormone HGH
		The role of the growth hormone in adults is to maintaining the necessary levels of body fat, muscle and bone.
		Deficiency in growth hormone occurs due to inadequate or absence of secretion of growth hormone.
		Growth hormone deficiency is treated with recognition of the social, psychological and educational implications that patients are likely to encounter.
	www.human-growth-hormone-hgh.net /human-growth-hormone-deficiency.html (341 words)

	Human Growth Hormone
		Growth hormone is the pituitary secreted hormone that is responsible for the growth of a child to a full sized mature adult.
		Growth hormone therapy will keep your bones dense and strong, and will reduce the likelihood of future osteoporosis; and will improve cognitive functions, and is even likely to lessen the likelihood of certain dementias and other cognitive ailments.
		Human growth hormone is a pituitary released hormone that is responsible for the growth of a child to a mature and full sized adult.
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	Growth Hormone
		Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, is a protein hormone of about 190 amino acids that is synthesized and secreted by cells called somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary.
		Growth hormone is also of considerable interest as a drug used in both humans and animals.
		Growth hormone is often said to have anti-insulin activity, because it supresses the abilities of insulin to stimulate uptake of glucose in peripheral tissues and enhance glucose synthesis in the liver.
	arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu /hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/gh.html (1222 words)

	Growth Problems
		People who have constitutional growth delay are often referred to as "late bloomers." If a doctor suspects constitutional growth delay in a kid or teen, he or she might take X-rays of bones and compare them with X-rays of what's considered average for their age.
		Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream.
		Recently, growth hormone treatment has been approved for some kids and teens who are not growth hormone deficient but who appear to be headed for a very short adult height (under 5 feet, 4 inches [1.6 meters] for boys and under 4 feet, 11 inches [1.5 meters] for girls).
	kidshealth.org /teen/diseases_conditions/growth/growth_hormone.html (1527 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency
		Growth failure is often is apparent by the end of the first year, and growth rates continue to slow during childhood.
		Children with GHD are normally proportioned for age, have a prominent skullcap, tend to be overweight for height, and have prominent deposits of abdominal fat.
		To diagnose GHD, previous growth measurements are evaluated, a bone age (x-ray of a child's hand and wrist) is taken and blood samples are assessed for possible thyroid hormone deficiency.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /childrens/healthinfo/g/ghd.htm (583 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Growth hormone deficiency
		Growth hormone deficiency involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions.
		The child's "growth curve," which is usually plotted on a standardized growth chart by the pediatrician, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth).
		Growth rates are improved in most children treated with growth hormones, although the effectiveness may decrease with prolonged treatment.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001176.htm (746 words)

	magic foundation for children's growth : Human (HGH) Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
		Growth hormone is secreted by the pituitary and is one of a number of hormones affecting a child's growth.
		Previous growth measurements, when available, should be evaluated, a bone age (x-ray of a child's hand and wrist) taken and blood samples assessed for possible thyroid hormone deficiency.
		The release of growth hormone may also be measured over a period of 8-12 hours, since growth hormone secretion varies throughout the day and is greatest after falling asleep.
	www.magicfoundation.org /www/docs/108/growth_hormone_deficiency_in_children.html (1241 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency -- eCureMe.com
		The major influence of growth hormone (on a child's growth) occurs after the child is six to twelve months old, so the child's growth in height and weight may be normal from birth up to the age when large amounts of growth hormone are needed.
		Growth hormone is one of the many hormones produced by the front part of the pituitary gland (a gland at the base of the skull).
		The growth hormone blood test may need to be done several times, (stimulating the release of growth hormone with medication each time) in order to tell if the child is able to produce the normal amount of growth hormone.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/Pediatrics/Growth_Hormone_Deficiency.asp (931 words)

	Help for Families Facing Growth Hormone Deficiency Testing
		Insufficient pituitary production of growth hormone often results in a child's inability to grow at a rate, or to an eventual height, that is similar to parents or peers.
		Genotropin is the most prescribed growth hormone in the world, and was introduced in the U.S. in November 1995.
		Caution should also be used if growth hormone is administered to children with diabetes or to children who are also taking adrenal steroids (such as cortisone and hydrocortisone).
	www.kidsource.com /kidsource/products/growth.hormone.html (1008 words)

	HGF - Adult Hormone Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		A single measurement of growth hormone levels is rarely useful, since growth hormone concentration is normally low most of the day and is released in pulses, not a steady secretion.
		The anterior lobe produces six major hormones: one for the production of breast milk, two for reproduction, one for thyroid function, one for adrenal function, and one is somatotropin, which influences growth and metabolism (chemical and physical processes to maintain life).
		Growth hormone (somatotropin) is often the first hormone to be lost or reduced in pituitary and hypothalamic disorders.
	www.hgfound.org /adulthormonetherapy.htm (667 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency
		Growth hormone is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is necessary to stimulate growth in children.
		When pediatric growth hormone deficiency occurs and growth is disrupted in infancy or childhood, growth hormone replacement may be prescribed.
		If you experience problems with growth hormone therapy, your pharmacist is a reliable source of information about growth hormone medication management and can help you monitor your condition, maximize the benefits of your medications, limit side effects and identify drug-drug or drug-disease interactions.
	www.mayoclinic.org /specialty-pharmacy/growth-hormone-deficiency.html (691 words)

	Growth Hormone Replacement in Adults - Neuroendocrine Clinical Center & Pituitary Tumor Center at MGH/Harvard
		Acquired growth hormone (GH) deficiency results from the destruction of normal pituitary and/or hypothalamic tissue, usually from a tumor or secondary to surgical and/or radiation therapy.
		Growth hormone, at the relatively low dose of 0.003 mg/kg was shown to normalize lean body mass over 6 months in 24 adults with GH deficiency (1).
		Growth hormone deficiency is an important cause of excess morbidity and even mortality.
	pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu /e-f-944.htm (1452 words)

	eMedicine - Growth Hormone Deficiency : Article by Stephen Kemp, MD, PhD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Multiple pituitary hormone deficiency involving GHD is caused by genetic defects in pituitary stem cells or by anatomic problems that may be congenital or acquired (eg, from tumor, trauma, radiation, infection).
		Congenital GHD may be associated with an abnormal pituitary gland (seen on MRI) or may be part of a syndrome such as septooptic dysplasia (de Morsier syndrome), which may include other pituitary deficiencies, optic nerve hypoplasia, and absence of the septum pellucidum.
		Children with GHD may seem to grow at a slower rate than their peers, because their peers are in the midst of the pubertal growth spurt, while children with GHD have not yet entered this phase.
	www.emedicine.com /PED/topic1810.htm (3840 words)

	Dangers Of Human Growth Hormone - Human Growth Hormone HGH
		The popularity of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) as a supplement for boosting body mass and strength is on a rise.
		On completion of normal growth when HGH levels are still high, bones may undergo abnormal growth, especially in the face, resulting in coarse prominent features.
		It is advisable to steer clear of Human Growth Hormone risks as the same advantages of the hormone can be achieved with alternative treatments.
	www.human-growth-hormone-hgh.net /dangers-of-human-growth-hormone.html (313 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Growth hormone deficiency, as the name implies, is the absence or deficiency of growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland to stimulate the body to grow.
		Growth hormones are produced by the pituitary gland, which is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary gland) located at the base of the brain.
		Until the 1980s, the only source of human growth hormone was from the pituitary glands of deceased people, where an increased chance of transmission of human diseases from human growth hormone existed.
	www.chw.org /display/PPF/DocID/2653/router.asp (806 words)

	Saizen(r) for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) in the USA
		Growth hormone deficiency can be a significant problem for adults even though they no longer get taller.
		It is indicated for replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency that meets the criteria of adult onset or childhood onset.
		Growth hormone should be used with caution in patients with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, diabetes, hypothyroidism, intracranial hypertension, and in women who are pregnant or nursing.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=18749&nfid=mnf (994 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency
		GHD may be difficult to identify because of HG produces in short bursts.
		GHD is not preventable, but is treatable since 1985 with a synthetic GH (rhGH – recombinant human growth hormone) (from 1958 GH was taken from the pancreas of cadavers; this greatly limited supply and there were some cases of contamination).
		Endocrinologist and another source: “Even after growth stops, however, growth hormone must continue to be present (at somewhat lower levels) throughout life to maintain physical and mental health and well-being.
	www.bibleplaces.com /bolen/growthhormone.htm (1143 words)

	Cooperating on growth hormone deficiency
		Pharmacia, one of the largest U.S. pharmaceutical companies, is developing an initiative to sponsor screening kits and educational workshops on healthy growth and GHD for pediatric nurses and other health professionals around the country.
		One fact the psychologists stressed was that growth failure can be a symptom of a variety of medical and psychological conditions, of which growth hormone deficiency is just one.
		The APA consultation also gave Pharmacia access to two psychology experts with very special knowledge of GHD: Stephen Ragusea, PsyD, attended with his son, Anthony Ragusea, who was helped to gain average height by the growth hormone treatment he took as a child.
	www.apa.org /monitor/mar01/hormone.html (744 words)

	Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Information
		Growth hormone is a protein that influences the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
		Growth hormone is light-sensitive, so protect vials and cartridges from light by storing them (refrigerated) in a dark place when you are not using them.
		Growth hormone should not be initiated to treat patients with acute critical illness due to complications following open-heart or abdominal surgery, patients with multiple accidental trauma, or patients having acute respiratory failure.
	www.nutropin.com /patient/2_4_1_support.jsp (2196 words)

	Growth hormone deficiency
		Growth hormone deficiency can be both a total or a partial condition, resulting in impaired physical development.
		The growth hormone is one of the hormones produced in the pituitary gland (hypophysis), a small gland situated on the underside of the brain.
		The correct amount of growth hormone has to be determined exactly, and the child needs to be closely monitored and examined for possible side effects, even though side effects are very rare.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/lackofgrowthhormone.htm (725 words)

	Growth Hormone Deficiency in Fibromyalgia Robert Bennett
		It is not uncommon for physicians who are unfamiliar with the complexity of the fibromyalgia syndrome to view the patients' symptoms as due to a hormonal deficiency.
		Growth hormone is the only pituitary hormone that is under the influence of both stimulatory and inhibitory hypothalamic hormones.
		A study of the effect of growth hormone (GH) administration on the psychological capacity and sense of well-being in 25 patients with adult-onset GH-deficiency.
	www.myalgia.com /growth_hormone_deficiency_in_fib.htm (4841 words)

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