Short Kids Are Being Given Growth Hormones – Is It Safe?
Our experts explain when growth hormone is appropriate, and how the real solution to shorter kids feeling inferior is society’s mindset.
Medical Notes: November 6, 2022
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Growth Hormone For Short Kids
Thousands of parents take their children to doctors each year seeking synthetic growth hormone to cure their relatively short stature, even though most of these children are merely late bloomers. Plus, studies show that short stature generally does not create psychological damage. Experts weigh in.
Medical Notes: Week of October 6, 2019
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