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European Congress of Endocrinology 2021

Online
22 May 2021 - 26 May 2021

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The European Congress of Endocrinology provides a global platform for the international endocrine community to discuss the latest advances in the field.

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Meet The Expert 8: GH replacement in adults

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Growth hormone replacement therapy in adults

Vorontsova Maria

BackgroundGrowth hormone replacement therapy in adults is mostly used in case of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). The condition is characterized by altered body composition, lower than average bone mineral density (BMD), elevated cardiovascular risks and, among other remaining factors, lower quality of life.Main discussion topicsAfter over 30 years of recombinant growth hormone (rGH) usage substantial ...