Long-Acting Growth Hormone Therapy in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Consensus Statement
Abstract Context Several long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) therapies have recently become available, but guidance on their usage in children with growth hormone (GH) deficiency is limited. Methods International experts in pediatric ...
Wayne Cutfield +2 more
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We evaluated the efficacy, safety, adherence, quality of life (QoL) and cost-effectiveness of long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) vs daily growth hormone (GH) preparations in the treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in children. Systematic searches
Chiara Mameli +11 more
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BackgroundWe performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of weekly long-acting growth hormone replacement therapy compared to daily growth hormone in children with short stature.MethodsA systematic literature search up to April 2021 was
Liyan Ma +6 more
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Treatment of a case with short stature and Goltz syndrome with long-acting growth hormone: a case report and follow-up [PDF]
Goltz syndrome, also known as focal dermal hypoplasia, is an X-linked dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in the PORCN gene, mainly characterized by developmental impairments affecting the skin, hair, bones, teeth, and eyes.
Jinghui Zhang, Nana Qiao, Xiaochun Li
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Long-Acting Growth Hormone Preparations – Current Status and Future Considerations
AbstractContextLong-acting GH (LAGH) preparations are currently being developed in an attempt to improve adherence. The profile of GH action following administration of LAGH raises practical questions about clinical monitoring and long-term safety and efficacy of these new therapeutic agents.MethodsRecent literature and meeting proceedings regarding ...
Eric Velázquez, , Bradley S Miller
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Comparison of efficacy and safety between long-acting growth hormone and short-acting growth hormone in isolated growth hormone deficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials involving 2,435 pediatric patients [PDF]
ObjectiveTo comprehensively compare the efficacy and safety of long-acting human growth hormone (LAGH) preparations with conventional short-acting daily growth hormone (SA-GH) in children with isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD), and explore ...
Zhen-Zhen Shen +4 more
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Delphi-based Spanish consensus on the use of long-acting growth hormone in pediatric growth hormone deficiency: recommendations from the ConverGHe Working Group [PDF]
BackgroundLong-acting growth hormone (LAGH) formulations have emerged as an alternative to daily recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) in pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
Lidia Castro-Feijóo +5 more
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Long-acting growth hormone for pediatric GHD: insights into molecular modification and clinical application [PDF]
Long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) therapies represent a paradigm shift in the management of growth hormone deficiency (GHD), alleviating the burden of daily injections.
Jianyang Gu +3 more
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Long-acting growth hormone in the treatment of growth hormone deficiency in children: a systematic literature review and network meta-analysis [PDF]
The purpose of this study is to compare the relative efficacy and safety of long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) as a growth hormone replacement therapy in prepubertal children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
Jianfang Zhu +6 more
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First 100 patients receiving long-acting growth hormone therapy: real-world evaluation from INSIGHTS-GHT registry [PDF]
The development of long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) formulations offers a promising approach to reduce injection frequency and to improve adherence in growth hormone deficiency (GHD) treatment.
Joachim Woelfle +5 more
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