Changes in thyroid volume and insulin-like growth factor 1 in pre- and post-pubertal obese children

Conclusion: This study showed that the TV and serum IGF-1 levels were increased in obese children in the early stage of puberty and that there was a positive correlation between these two variables in all children, which shows the specific effect of the early stage of puberty on the increase in TV and IGF-1 levels and suggests that increased TV is associated with the increase in IGF-1 levels in a homogenous group such as obese children.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - October 13, 2019 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Karaoglan O Balci M Keskin Source Type: research