Growth Disorders Overview
Learn about how the endocrine system regulates growth, the function of the pituitary gland, and how hormone imbalances can affect normal development at Hormone.org. One of the remarkable roles of the endocrine system is the regulation of growth ... [... more]
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Insulin-like Growth Factor Deficiency / IGF-1
Introduction to Insulin-like Growth Factor Deficiency (IGF-1) The process of growth is complicated. Insulin-like Growth Factor Deficiency also called IGFD or IGF-1 is a relatively new discovery. There are many links in the chain (so to speak) ... [... more]
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IGF-1: The Test
Explains how the IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) test is used, when IGF-1 testing is done, and what the results of IGF-1 testing might mean IGF-1 is measured to help diagnose the cause of growth abnormalities and to evaluate pituitary ... [... more]
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also called fetal growth restriction, is a condition in which the fetus is smaller than expected for the number of weeks of pregnancy. Newborn babies with IUGR are often described as small for their ... [... more]
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Precocious Puberty
Precocious Puberty What is precocious puberty? Precocious puberty is puberty that begins before age 8 years for girls and before age 9 years for boys. The word "precocious" means developing unusually early. What are the signs of precocious ... [... more]
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"Growth Disorders"
A Postmarketing Surveillance Program for Nutropin, Nutropin AQ, and Protropin Evaluate the Effect of Growth Hormone (GH) Treatment on Fibroblast Growth Factor 23, a Known Phosphaturic Agent Genentech National Cooperative Growth Study Surveillance ... [... more]
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Sotos Syndrome
Sotos Syndrome (Cerebral Gigantism) information sheet compiled by NINDS. Sotos Syndrome Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excessive ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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