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Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.

Children Treated With Growth Hormone Likely To Risk Stroke

Children Treated With Growth Hormone Likely To Risk Stroke

A recent study reveals children who have been prescribed the growth hormone may be at greater risk of a stroke.

Growth Hormone Analog Could Reduce the Risk of Fatty Liver Disease in HIV-infected Patients

Growth Hormone Analog Could Reduce the Risk of Fatty Liver Disease in HIV-infected Patients

Modest reduction in liver fat was seen in HIV patients having excess abdominal fat after they received a growth hormone releasing hormone analog for six months, a new study has found

Growth Hormone Therapy Linked With Mental and Behavioral Problems in Children

Growth Hormone Therapy Linked With Mental and Behavioral Problems in Children

While growth hormone (GH) therapy may help short children become taller, a new study has found that it also increases the chances of the children becoming more depressed.

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Growth Hormone Defect may Protect Against Diabetes, Cancer

Growth Hormone Defect may Protect Against Diabetes, Cancer

New research finds that people who lack growth hormone (GH) receptors also appear to have marked insulin sensitivity that prevents them from developing diabetes and lowers their risk for cancer, despite their increased percentage of body fat.

Signifor LAR Therapy Controls Acromegaly Better: Novartis

Signifor LAR Therapy Controls Acromegaly Better: Novartis

Swiss drug maker Novartis said its Phase III trial of Signifor LAR therapy was more effective in controlling acromegaly disease compared to other existing therapies.

Growth Hormone Allegedly Used by Oz Football Players is a Banned Substance, Says WADA

Growth Hormone Allegedly Used by Oz Football Players is a Banned Substance, Says WADA

A growth hormone, which has been alleged to have been used by the players of Australian football club Essendon, is a banned substance, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has confirmed.

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Scientists Find New Reasons for Cause of Diabetes and Growth Hormone Deficiency

Scientists Find New Reasons for Cause of Diabetes and Growth Hormone Deficiency

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have taken a significant step towards understanding the reasons that cause diabetes and growth hormone deficiency.

Growth Hormone may Reverse Growth Issues in Kids With Chronic Kidney Disease

Growth Hormone may Reverse Growth Issues in Kids With Chronic Kidney Disease

Growth hormone therapy may help reverse growth-related issues in kids suffering from kidney failure, says a study.

Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Obesity Related Bone Loss

Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy for Obesity Related Bone Loss

This is the first research that ties a growth hormone replacement therapy to the improvement of the bone density of obese women.

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Illicit Use of Human Growth Hormone

Illicit Use of Human Growth Hormone

A new study has pointed on the illicit use of HGH (Human Growth Hormone). Use of the human growth hormone is common among young American male weightlifters.

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Gigantism is a rare disorder caused by excess growth hormone release by the pituitary gland in children leading to abnormally increased growth and very tall stature. Treatment is by a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs