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hrp0094p1-134 | Growth Hormone and IGFs A | ESPE2021

Starting recombinant human growth hormone treatment at an early age improves adherence and catch-up growth in patients with growth disorders, and highlights the importance of the new guideline on referral of short children to paediatric care

van Dommelen Paula , Zoonen Renate van , Vlasblom Eline , Wit Jan M. , Beltman Maaike , Arnaud Lilian , Koledova Ekaterina ,

Background: The new preventive child health care guideline for referral of short/tall children facilitates early detection of growth disorders. Understanding the impact of early treatment initiation on recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) adherence and catch-up growth can support the use of the guideline.Aim: To evaluate the impact of age at rhGH treatment start on adherence (≥85% vs <85% of prescribed doses...

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Starting recombinant human growth hormone treatment at an early age improves adherence and catch-up growth in patients with growth disorders, and highlights the importance of the new guideline on referral of short children to paediatric care

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