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Urs Eiholzer
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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Effects of Human Growth Hormone Treatment (Endocrine Development) |
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No copies available |
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German (Germany) |
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Hardcover |
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118 |
| Date: |
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2001-06 |
| ISBN: |
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3805572565 |
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S Karger Pub |
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0.93 pounds |
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6.77 x 9.61 x 0.47 inches |
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| Description: |
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Product Description
Over the past years, great advances have been made in the research of Prader-Willi Syndrome and its treatment options. The results raise hopes that the once depressing outlook for children with PWS and their parents will gradually give way to a much improved quality of life. Clinical research has shown that there is a hypothalamic growth hormone deficiency in PWS and that growth hormone treatment improves body composition, body proportions and physical performance of patients. Increased lean body mass enhances energy expenditure and - provided the energy input can be restrained - children no longer become obese. The disappearance of the obese phenotype in children with PWS who are treated with growth hormone starting before puberty prevents stigmatisation of children and their families in society. The mental retardation and the compulsive behavior disorder will however remain major handicaps which seemingly cannot be influenced by growth hormone therapy.
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http://bookmooch.com/3805572565 |
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