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Comparative Analysis of Human Growth Hormone in Serum Using SPRi, Nano-SPRi and ELISA Assays
Published on: January 7, 2016
Administration burden associated with recombinant human growth hormone treatment: perspectives of patients and
Dianne Kremidas1, Tami Wisniewski, Victoria M Divino
1MAGIC Foundation, Oak Park, IL, USA.
Abstract:
Patients treated with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) for growth hormone disorders follow a challenging treatment schedule. This study assessed patient and caregiver experiences with rhGH therapy treatment regimens. Patients 13 years or older with growth hormone deficiency and caregivers completed Web-based surveys. A total of 61 patients and 239 caregivers participated. Storage of rhGH was considered burdensome by more than a third. More than 51% considered storage "somewhat more" to "much more of a burden" relative to the burden while not traveling. "Away from home or traveling" was the most frequently endorsed reason for missing a dose. rhGH treatment while traveling is challenging because of rhGH storage burden.
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