A Critical Appraisal of Growth Hormone Therapy in Growth Hormone Deficiency and Turner Syndrome Patients in Turkey.

A Critical Appraisal of Growth Hormone Therapy in Growth Hormone Deficiency and Turner Syndrome Patients in Turkey.
J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2016 Jun 29;
Authors: Yavaş Abalı Z, Darendeliler F, Neyzi O
Abstract
Early detection of abnormal growth, identification of the underlying cause and appropriate treatment of the medical condition is an important issue for children with short stature. Growth hormone (GH) therapy is widely used in GH deficient children and also in non-GH deficient short stature cases who have findings conforming to certain indications. Efficacy of GH therapy has been shown in a multitude of short and long term studies. Age at onset of GH therapy is the most important factor for a successful treatment outcome. Optimal dosing is also essential. The aim of this review was to focus on challenges in the early diagnosis and appropriate management of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and of Turner syndrome. These are the most frequent two indications for GH therapy in Turkey approved by the Ministry of Health for coverage by the national insurance system.
PMID: 27354120 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: JCRPE Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology - July 1, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Tags: J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol Source Type: research