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Comparative Analysis of Human Growth Hormone in Serum Using SPRi, Nano-SPRi and ELISA Assays
Published on: January 7, 2016
Growth hormone replacement therapy in adults with growth hormone deficiency: benefits and cost-effectiveness
Fatih Tanriverdi1, Kursad Unluhizarci, Fahrettin Kelestimur
1Department of Endocrinology, Erciyes University Medical School, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey. fatihtan@erciyes.edu.tr.
Abstract:
In recent years, growth hormone deficiency in adults has been accepted as a clinical entity. Although beneficial effects of growth hormone replacement therapy (GHRT) in adults - including improvements in body composition, lipid profile, quality of life and bone mineral density - have been shown in many studies, there are still controversies and ongoing debates regarding GHRT in adults. It seems that this subject will continue to be a hot topic in the near future. Therefore, the aim of this review is to re-evaluate the current understanding on GHRT in adults in the light of recent data. Additionally, the clinical aspects, risks, benefits and cost-effectiveness of GHRT are summarized.
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