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Evaluation &
Treatment of
Adult-Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
Faculty/Course Training Co-Directors: Jeffrey Life MD, PhD;
Alvin Lin, MD
Editor: Jeanette Dunn, RN, EdD, CNS
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to .
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Review the metabolic pathway of human growth hormone
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Identify the signs and symptoms of growth
hormone deficiency in the aging adult
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Review the research studies, concerning growth hormone therapy,
particularly in relation to prostate and breast cancer
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Diagnose adult growth hormone deficiency, including clinical
presentation and lab studies
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Discuss the benefits and risks of GH supplementation for GH
deficient adults
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Describe route of administration and dosing of GH
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Discuss follow-up and monitoring of a patient on GH, as the
cornerstone of care
Step 1 - MUST READ PRIOR TO ATTENDING CLINICAL TRAINING -
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Growth Hormone
Deficiency
Step 2 - Home Study Click
Here
Release Date:
September 1, 2006
Expiration Date:
January 1, 2009
Disclosure:
Drs. Life, Lin and Dunn
disclosed they have no financial interest in any products or
services discussed.
There is
no fee for this activity.
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.
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