The oral clonidine test was compared with the standard intravenous insulin hypoglycaemia test in 41 children and adolescents with short stature. In those without growth hormone deficiency clonidine provoked a significantly higher mean plasma growth hormone response and gave fewer false subnormal responses (apparent growth hormone deficiency) than insulin. Children with psychosocial deprivation ...

Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency (MPHD) is an endocrine disorder due to combination of pituitary hormones deficiencies. Clinical manifestations vary due to the combination of individual hormone deficiencies. The diagnosis is established based on history, signs and symptoms, hormonal and radiological examination. MPHD should be managed by hormones replacement according hormone abnormalities...

The effects of human growth hormone treatment for five years on sitting height and subischial leg length of 35 prepubertal children with isolated growth hormone deficiency were investigated. Body segments reacted equally to treatment with human growth hormone; this is important when comparing the effect of growth hormone on the growth of children with skeletal dysplasias or after spinal irradia...

Growth hormone as therapy for adults with growth hormone deficiency has not been universally accepted by endocrinologists who treat adult patients. The following are addressed in this commentary: the evidence on safety and efficacy in the literature supporting the idea that growth hormone should be offered as replacement therapy to adults who are growth hormone deficient; common concerns of the...

Background: Most patients with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency (iGHD) in childhood have normal GH stimulation test results adulthood. The present study aimed to investigate the characteristics and possible etiology of transient iGHD. Methods: Patients childhood-onset iGHD who completed their treatment between March 2010 2021 were retrospectively studied. a clear history child abuse or cons...