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Human Growth Hormone Deficiency

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Review Article
Review Article
06/15/2023
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a clinical syndrome caused by decreased production of or decreased tissue responsiveness to growth hormone. The most common cause of GHD in adults is pituitary tumors and...
06/15/2023
PODCAST
PODCAST
03/17/2023
In this podcast, Rohan Henry, MD, MS, speaks about childhood growth hormone deficiency, including how the diagnostic criteria have evolved over time and the ethical implications of the diagnosis.
03/17/2023
Podcast
Podcast
02/18/2023
In this podcast, Rohan Henry, MD, MS, speaks about pediatric adrenal insufficiency and the relationship between pituitary dysfunction and the clinical characteristics that should heighten suspicion for...
02/18/2023
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Screening
Screening
11/10/2021
Clinical manifestations of adult-onset growth hormone deficiency (GHD) are nonspecific, but some clinical characteristics have been identified. Which of the following patients is most likely to have...
11/10/2021
Endocrine disorders
Endocrine disorders
11/02/2021
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a clinical syndrome caused by decreased production of or decreased tissue responsiveness to growth hormone. Which of the following is the most common cause of adult-onset...
11/02/2021
Endocrine disorders
Endocrine disorders
10/28/2021
Human growth hormone deficiency can occur at any age and results from both congenital and acquired disorders. Do you know which infection might cause human growth hormone deficiency? Test your knowledge...
10/28/2021
Risk Management
Risk Management
10/29/2018
Treatment
Treatment
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Clinical Insights

PODCAST
PODCAST
03/17/2023
In this podcast, Rohan Henry, MD, MS, speaks about childhood growth hormone deficiency, including how the diagnostic criteria have evolved over time and the ethical implications of the diagnosis.
03/17/2023
Podcast
Podcast
02/18/2023
In this podcast, Rohan Henry, MD, MS, speaks about pediatric adrenal insufficiency and the relationship between pituitary dysfunction and the clinical characteristics that should heighten suspicion for...
02/18/2023
Podcast
Podcast
02/01/2023
In this podcast, authors Julie Silverstein, MD, and Alexandra Martirossian, MD, discuss the physiology of growth hormone deficiency and differences between childhood- and adult-onset growth hormone...
02/01/2023
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrinology
Endocrinology
02/10/2022
In this podcast, Rohan Henry, MD, MS, speaks about his research, “When They’re Done Growing, Don’t Forget They May Still Need Growth Hormone,” including the issues impacting the diagnosis of pediatric...
02/10/2022