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Key Point for Growth Hormone Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review Article



Rohani F1, 2 ; Mirboluk AA2 ; Hosseini R3 ; Asadi R1 ; Eslamian MR1
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Source: Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health Published:2018

Abstract

Growth retardation is considered as one of the complications of renal failure, associating with morbidity and mortality in patients with Chronic Kidney disease (CKD). As a result of this disorder many problems can arise, mainly including psychosocial and short stature in adulthood. several clinical trials indicate positive effect of growth hormone on improving height velocity of CKD. However, use of this method for treatment of CKD has been approved since 1993. This study reviews indications of the treatment with growth hormone as well as how to start treatment. © 2018 Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.