Key result
Growth hormone replacement therapy in GH-deficient adults should be initiated at a low dose and titrated individually based on clinical response, body composition, quality of life, and IGF-I levels.
Why the study?
Does Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy improve body composition and quality of life in GH-deficient adults?
Population
GH-deficient adults
Design
Review
Authors
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May support individualized low-dose GH titration in deficient adults; leaves open confirmation by prospective RCTs.
Does Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy improve body composition and quality of life in GH-deficient adults?
Growth hormone replacement therapy in GH-deficient adults should be initiated at a low dose and titrated individually based on clinical response, body composition, quality of life, and IGF-I levels.
Svensson et al. (2001) conducted a review in Growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy was evaluated. Growth hormone replacement therapy in GH-deficient adults should be initiated at a low dose and titrated individually based on clinical response, body composition, quality of life, and IGF-I levels.
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