Utility of serum IGF-1 for diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency following traumatic brain injury and sport-related concussion

Abstract Background Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a potential consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including sport-related concussion (SRC). GH stimulation testing is required for definitive diagnosis; however, this is resource intensive and can be associated with adverse symptoms or ri...

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Main Authors: Kirstie Lithgow, Alex Chin, Chantel T. Debert, Gregory A. Kline
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-018-0247-1