Pediatric Oncall
facebook
twitter
youtube
instagram
rss
Home
Conference Abstract › National Medical Students Paediatric Conference (NMSPC) 2013, Brighton, UK › Risks and Benefits of Growth Hormone Treatment for Babies Born Small for Gestational Age

Risks and Benefits of Growth Hormone Treatment for Babies Born Small for Gestational Age
 
fb
twitter
print
Vanessa Albert*
University of Bristol, UK *
Babies born small for gestational age (SGA) are usually defined as being >2 standard deviations below the normal range. Whilst most of these will demonstrate catch up growth over the first two years of life, 10-15% will still be below their expected percentile at age 4 years, and 50% of these will continue to be small even at final height. The aim of this poster is to discuss the use of growth hormone (GH) treatment in those babies that fail to catch up, reviewing the literature on current risks and benefits.

In those babies born SGA who failed to show catch up growth, GH has been shown to improve final height. There is increased morbidity and mortality associated with being born SGA. For example early neurodevelopment can be affected in these children resulting in cognitive and behavioural impairments. Endocrine and metabolic disturbances are also seen such as reduced insulin sensitivity, obesity and hypertension. It has been demonstrated that GH therapy is beneficial at preventing some of these.

In conclusion, although growth hormone therapy does have some risks, the potential benefits in most cases, out-weighs these. It is important to judge each patient individually taking into account factors such as the cause of the growth retardation. Follow up of long-term surveillance of these patients is needed to create more concrete evidence.
 
How to Cite URL :
Albert V.. Available From : http://www.pediatriconcall.com/conference/abstract/31/view/512
ask a doctor
Ask a Doctor
Book Store
Infection In Children Infection In Children
Order Now
Join Us
facebook
twitter
youtube
instagram
rss
Pediatric Oncall
Pediatric Oncall
Medical Calculators
Medical Calculators
Drug Center
Drug Center
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Parenting
Parenting
Vaccine Reminder
Vaccine Reminder

Home

 About Us
Link To Us
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

 
Online Ordering Policy
Sitemap
Feedback

Partner Sites

HIV in Childern
Vaccine Reminder
Pediatric Oncall Journal
Infection In Children

New Arrival

Infection In Children

Other Pediatric Oncall Books
View More Books
DMCA
COPYSCAPE
Copyright © 2001 - 2025 Pediatric Oncall All Rights Reserved. All trademarks used are the properties of their respective owners.
Disclaimer: The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0