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ea0024p22 | (1) | BSPED2010

GHT does not improve QOL in all conditions

Eiser C , Wright N P , Butler G , Otero S C

Growth hormone treatment (GHT) is used to improve height, and potentially quality of life (QOL), in children with abnormal growth patterns. Previous QOL research suggests children with acquired growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) benefit more from GHT than those treated for other conditions.The aim was to determine child and parent reported QOL change over 1 year depending on GHT and diagnosis.One hundred and twenty-two children (mean...