Early start of growth hormone is associated with positive effects on auxology and metabolism in Prader-Willi-syndrome | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases | Full Text

Early start of growth hormone is associated with positive effects on auxology and metabolism in Prader-Willi-syndrome | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases | Full Text

Early start of growth hormone is associated with positive effects on auxology and metabolism in Prader-Willi-syndrome

Prader-Willi-Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction. Recent research suggests starting growth hormone-treatment (GHT) as soon as possible. The aim of this study is to analyze pos...

Authors:Lucy Magill, Constanze Laemmer, Joachim Woelfle, Rolf Fimmers and Bettina Gohlke

Citation:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2020 15:283

Content type:Research

 

Published on: 12 October 2020

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