Abstract
The onset of adult GH deficiency may be during either adulthood (AO) or childhood (CO), but potential differences have not previously been examined. In this study the baseline and GH therapy (12.5 micrograms/kg per day) data from CO (n = 74; mean age 29 yr) and AO (n = 99; mean age 44 yr) GH-deficient adult patients have been compared. The first 6 months comprised randomized, double-blind treatment with GH or placebo, then all patients were GH-treated for a further 12 months. At baseline the height, body weight, body mass index, lean body mass, and waist/hip ratio of AO patients were significantly (P
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism |
Vol/bind | 82 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 82-8 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 0021-972X |
Status | Udgivet - jan. 1997 |