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ea0011p591 | Neuroendocrinology and behaviour | ECE2006

Evaluation of cognitive functions by using p300 auditory event related potentials (ERPs) in patients with growth hormone (GH) deficiency and gh excess

Tanriverdi FT , Suer CS , Yapislar HY , Unluhizarci KU , Bayram FB , Kelestimur FK

Objective: Impaired cognitive function has been demonstrated in adults with GH deficiency (GHD) and acromegaly by using different neuropsychological tests. P300 ERP application is a well established neurophysiological approach in the assessment of cognitive function. However the comparison of the P300 ERPs between GHD and GH excess have not been done yet. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of GHD and acromegaly on cognitive function by using P300 ERPs.</...