Effects of recombinant human growth hormone administration on cardiovascular risk factors in obese children with relative growth hormone deficiency

Abstract Background Based on the sample of obese children with relative growth hormone deficiency (GHD), the objective of our study was to determine the effects of rhGH treatment on cardiovascular risk factors, including body mass index (BMI), lipid levels and glucose metabolism index. Methods A tot...

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Main Authors: Shuang Liang, Jiang Xue, Guimei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-018-0721-9