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Evaluation & Treatment of
Adult-Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
Course Director: Alvin Lin, MD
Editor: Jeanette Dunn, RN, EdD, CNS
Release Date:
July 12, 2006, updated July 12, 2009
Expiration Date:
July 10, 2012.
Disclosure:
Drs. Lin and
Dunn disclosed they have no financial interest in any
products or services discussed.
Receiving
Credit: In order to receive your
certificate of participation, you should read the
information about this activity, including the
disclosure statements, review the entire activity, take
the post-test and complete the evaluation form. You may
then follow the directions to print your certificate of
participation.
There is no fee for this activity.
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participant
should be able to . . .
1.
Review the metabolic pathway of human growth hormone
2.
Identify the signs and symptoms of growth hormone
deficiency in the aging adult
3.
Review the research studies, concerning growth hormone
therapy, particularly in relation to prostate and breast
cancer
4.
Diagnose adult growth hormone deficiency, including
clinical presentation and lab studies
5.
Discuss the benefits and risks of GH replacement for GH
deficient adults
6.
Describe route of administration and dosing of GH
7.
Discuss follow-up and monitoring of a patient on GH, as
the cornerstone of care
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MUST READ PRIOR TO ATTENDING CLINICAL TRAINING
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Growth Hormone
Deficiency
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