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ea0003p164 | Growth and Development | BES2002

Monitoring insulin-like growth factor-I and IGF binding protein-3 in children and adolescents on GH treatment using filter paper blood spots

Das U , Price D , Khosravi J , Wales J , Butler G , Kibirige M , Diamandi A , Jones J , Hall C , Clayton P

In childhood an appropriate response to GH treatment is achieved by titration of growth response against dose administered, with careful observation for side-effects. In order to evaluate the potential use of IGF monitoring in children treated with GH, a cross-sectional study has been carried in 215 children and adolescents (134 with GH deficiency, 54 with Turner syndrome and 29 with non-GHD growth disorders) treated with GH for 0.2 to 13.7 years.IGF-I ...