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Growth hormone replacement is important for the restoration of parathyroid hormone sensitivity and improvement in bone metabolism in older adult growth hormone-deficient patients

  • H. D. White
  • , A. M. Ahmad
  • , B. H. Durham
  • , A. Patwala
  • , P. Whittingham
  • , W. D. Fraser
  • , J. P. Vora

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Abstract

Alterations in PTH circadian rhythm and PTH target-organ sensitivity exist in adult GH-deficient (AGHD) patients and may underlie the pathogenesis of AGHD-related osteoporosis. GH replacement (GHR) results in increased bone mineral density, but its benefit in AGHD patients over 60 yr old has been debated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3371-3380
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Volume90
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2005

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