Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Long-term safety data (1998 to mid-2016) are reported for adult patients with GHD treated with GH (Norditropin® (somatropin), Novo Nordisk) as prescribed by treating physicians in the real-life clinical setting and enrolled in NordiNet® International Outcome Study (IOS) (NCT00960128), a non-interventional, multicentre study.Objective and hypotheses: To describe and report safety data and incidence rates (IRs) (...

Introduction: Patients with AGHD receiving GH often have comorbidities requiring concomitant treatment. We evaluated patterns of concomitant medication use relative to GH therapy initiation in patients with AGHD.Methods: Patients with AGHD with data on concomitant medications enrolled in NordiNet® IOS (NCT00960128), an international, non-interventional study, receiving GH (Norditropin®, Novo Nordisk A/S, Denmark) therapy w...

Introduction: The clinical significance of the impact of GH on glucose homeostasis in adults with GH deficiency (GHD) remains unclear. We report the impact of 4 years of continuous GH therapy on HbA1c and progression to diabetes.Methods: Data were analysed from patients with adult-onset GHD (>20 years old) enrolled in NordiNet® International Outcome Study (IOS) (NCT00960128), an observational study, and treated with GH (Norditropin<su...