Use of administrative health databases to estimate incidence and prevalence of acromegaly in Piedmont Region, Italy

ConclusionsThis is the first population-based study conducted in Italy to estimate incidence and prevalence of acromegaly and results show a higher prevalence than previously reported. Although our algorithm requires proper validation, it constitutes a promising tool to describe the epidemiology of acromegaly.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research