Growth Hormone Deficiency Following Traumatic Brain Injury
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Utility of serum IGF-1 for diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency following traumatic brain injury and sport-related concussion
BACKGROUND Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a potential consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including sport-related concussion (SRC). GH stimulation testing is required for definitive diagnosis; however, this is resource intensive and can be associated with adverse symptoms or risks. Measurement of serum IGF-1 is more practical and accessible, and pituitary tumour patients with hypop...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1422-0067
DOI: 10.3390/ijms20133323