Three years of growth hormone treatment in young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome: sustained positive effects on body composition | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases | Full Text

Three years of growth hormone treatment in young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome: sustained positive effects on body composition | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases | Full Text

Three years of growth hormone treatment in young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome: sustained positive effects on body composition

In children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), the benefits of growth hormone treatment are well established. Several one-year studies have shown that growth hormone is also beneficial for adults with PWS, impr...

Authors:Layla Damen, Stephany H. Donze, Renske J. Kuppens, Nienke E. Bakker, Laura C. G. de Graaff, Janielle A. E. M. van der Velden and Anita C. S. Hokken-Koelega

Citation:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2020 15:163

Content type:Research

 

Published on: 24 June 2020

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