Recombinant hGH rhGH and pituitary dwarfism

Various studies have confirmed that rhGH promotes increased linear growth rates in children suffering from pituitary dwarfism (classical growth hormone deficiency). Dosages are generally 

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Increased growth rates are generally observed, although the extent varies with, for example, the recipient s age at onset of treatment, sex and baseline growth rates. rhGH-induced growth 

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