Primary Care Perspectives
Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment: Understanding short stature, treatment goals, and side effects (Episode 189)
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In this episode, we discuss the definition and work-up of short stature as well as treatment of growth hormone deficiency. Marissa Kilberg, MD, MSEd, an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes teaches us about who might qualify for growth hormone deficiency treatment, possible side effects, the logistics of treatment, and when treatment is not indicated. Dr. Kilberg…