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Therapy: Growth hormone supplementation: a silver lining for the aged?
Abstract
Previous randomized, controlled studies of growth hormone supplementation in the elderly have reported body-composition improvements but no beneficial effect on strength or physical function. The findings of a new study, however, hint at a potential benefit from the treatment for elderly individuals with functional decline.
| Type | Journal |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 1759-5037 (Electronic) |
| Authors | Lee, P.; Ho, K. K.; |
| Responsible Garvan Author | (missing name) |
| Publisher Name | Nature Reviews Endocrinology |
| Published Date | 2009-11-01 |
| Published Volume | 5 |
| Published Issue | 8 |
| Published Pages | 424-5 |
| Status | Published in-print |
| URL link to publisher's version | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Citation&list_uids=19629066 |
| OpenAccess link to author's accepted manuscript version | https://publications.gimr.garvan.org.au/open-access/10454 |