Early Growth Hormone Initiation Leads to Favorable Long-Term Growth Outcomes in Children Born Small for Gestational Age.

Anders JuulPhilippe BackeljauwMarco CappaAlberto PietropoliNicky KelepourisAgnes LinglartRoland PfäffleMitchell E Geffner

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2022)

Early initiation of GH therapy in short children born SGA may be an important contributor to height optimization. The data are reassuring regarding the long-term safety of GH therapy in this population.

Keyphrases

gestational age
growth hormone
birth weight
preterm birth
young adults
body mass index
type diabetes
stem cells
metabolic syndrome
preterm infants
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
weight loss