by tostheimer | Oct 2, 2018
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by Whitney Rinaldi | Oct 18, 2018
Our 11-year-old son had begun growth hormone therapy. Is research being done on this therapy? His doctors could find very little research being done and only a few cases. Because my son is nearing puberty, time is of the essence. My husband and I have decided to try...
by Whitney Rinaldi | Oct 18, 2018
Are growth hormones being used for children with CdLS? Growth hormone has been used to treat some children with CdLS. I have only heard anecdotally about these families and have not personally received details about treatment or progress. There is a published report,...
by Whitney Rinaldi | Oct 18, 2018
Does CdLS present any medical issues that impact the effectiveness or appropriateness of growth hormone? To my knowledge, CdLS should not present any specific medical issue that might alter the potential effects of growth hormone. In the medical literature,...
by Whitney Rinaldi | Oct 18, 2018
What are the side effects of growth hormones? Administering growth hormone may cause some potential side effects, most of which if monitored carefully, are reversible and treatable (e.g. diabetes with low blood sugar). Some potential side effects can be predicted...
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