Objective and hypotheses: The objective of our study is to evaluate the presentation, investigations and catch-up growth after initiation of treatment with T 4. [abstracts.eurospe.org]

Introduction: Turner syndrome presents with one of the most frequent chromosomal aberrations in female, typically presented with growth retardation, ovarian insufficiency, facial dysmorphism, and numerous other somatic stigmata. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Objective The objective of our study is to evaluate the presentation, investigations and catch-up growth after initiation of treatment with Thyroxine. [adc.bmj.com]

Multiple biochemical abnormalities secondary to hypothyroidism were also present (Table 1 ). Her serum prolactin was not measured. Figure 1 Enlarged pituitary gland at presentation. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Clinical Presentation and Natural History The most common presentation of thyroiditis is thyroid gland enlargement, followed by clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism and then those found incidentally as part of routine screening or a work up for an unrelated [frontiersin.org]

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the etiology, the role of pubertal timing and most useful criteria for diagnostic workup in adolescents with growth failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Table 6 Diagnoses after diagnostic workup of short stature. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]

If clinically indicated, a basic workup may be obtained ( Table 2 ). [cps.ca]

Previous growth points The most useful part of a workup for growth failure is observing the growth pattern. Previous growth data may be obtained from physicians' offices, schools, or marks that have been kept on a door or wall at home. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Should blood gas analysis be part of the diagnostic workup of short children? Auxological data and blood gas analysis in children with renal tubular acidosis. Horm Res Paediatr. 2010;74(5):351–7. Brain CE, Savage MO. [karger.com]

Institution of treatment with thyroxine (T 4 ) results in catch-up growth. However, treatment commenced in pubertal period may result in loss of adult height in cases with longstanding severe hypothyroidism. [abstracts.eurospe.org]

[…] in the absence of alternative treatment options. [ace-hta.gov.sg]

[…] the start of treatment ( 22 ). [ec.bioscientifica.com]

Institution of treatment with thyroxine results in catch-up growth. However, treatment commenced in pubertal period may result in loss of adult height in cases with longstanding severe untreated hypothyroidism. [adc.bmj.com]

If severe growth retardation is present, there may be a role for GnRH agonist and/or rhGH treatment, but current efficacy data are insufficient to routinely recommend the use of these adjuvant treatments. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Early diagnosis is essential to ensure better nutritional status and growth, potentially associated with better respiratory function and prognosis. [degruyter.com]

What are the treatment options and prognosis of this disorder? View Abstract Request Permissions If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. [pmj.bmj.com]

Making the genetic diagnosis of a CDKL5 mutation in a child with early onset epileptic encephalopathy provides a precise diagnosis that allows for counseling about prognosis and genetic counseling. [content.iospress.com]

What Is the Prognosis for Growth Failure in Children? Early therapeutic intervention is important. Therapy should begin before the child's growth process is complete. [emedicinehealth.com]

The aims of this review are try to explain etiology and pathogenetic mechanisms of growth failure in CF children and clarify their role in the disease morbidity and in clinical outcome, especially in relation to progressive decline of pulmonary function [degruyter.com]

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the etiology, the role of pubertal timing and most useful criteria for diagnostic workup in adolescents with growth failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This paper will (a) familiarize otolaryngologists with the definition, prevalence, and etiology of growth failure and (b) review the published findings that examine the inter-relationship among sleep disordered breathing, growth failure, and adentonsillar [semanticscholar.org]

Different factors have been involved in the etiology of postnatal growth failure in preterm infants, but despite research efforts regarding clinical management, growth failure rates continue to increase. [gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com]

His career has focused on spatial and temporal aspects of infectious disease epidemiology to support the more rational implementation of disease control and intervention strategies. [who.int]

Epidemiology and risk factors for kidney cancer. Nat Rev Urol 210;7:245-257 3 Levi F, Ferlay J, Galeone C, et al. The changing pattern of kidney cancer incidence and mortality in Europe. [ipsen.com]

Summary Epidemiology The syndrome is extremely rare and only four cases have been reported in the literature so far. Clinical description Addition clinical features include microcephaly, adiposity, and insulin resistance. [orpha.net]

Sullivan PS, Hanson DL, Chu SY, Jones JL, Ward JW: Epidemiology of anemia in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons: results from the multistate adult and adolescent spectrum of HIV disease surveillance project. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]

To investigate the question, the researchers used data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project (REP), consisting of adults 45 years and older based in Olmsted County, Minnesota. [parihaarnews.com]

Pathophysiologic basis for growth failure in children with ichthyosis: an evaluation of cutaneous ultrastructure, epidermal permeability barrier function, and energy expenditure. [firstskinfoundation.org]

Program Description This is a two-hour training session that includes a written pre-test of knowledge of age-appropriate growth velocity and accurate linear growth measurement, along with a PowerPoint presentation and handouts reviewing the physiology and pathophysiology [aannet.org]

According to pathophysiologically, growth failure is a primary abnormality. [medcraveonline.com]

References: [1] [2] Causes of short stature Causes of short stature Pathophysiology Specific features Nonpathological Familial short stature Inheritance of parental short stature Normal development; skeletal age consistent with chronological age Constitutional [amboss.com]

Theos A, Korf BR (2006) Pathophysiology of neurofibromatosis type 1. Ann Intern Med 144: 842-849. [aclr.com.es]

CONCLUSIONS: In cases of severe primary hypothyroidism with prolonged elevation of thyroid-stimulating hormone and pituitary pseudotumor, gradual replacement of thyroid hormone with slowly escalating doses of levothyroxine may be beneficial to prevent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Describe two evidence-based nutritional interventions to prevent post-natal growth failure. 2. Identify one long-term risk associated with growth failure. 3. Name one component in maternal breastmilk that helps to facilitate growth. 4. [engage-grow-thrive.teachable.com]

[…] reduced sensitivity to growth hormone (GH) as opposed to decreased GH levels. 2 Malnutrition, renal osteodystrophy, electrolyte, calcium, and vitamin D imbalances, inadequate bodily utilisation of protein, and abnormalities in the GH-IGF-1 axis can also prevent [hcp.merckgroup.com]

For this reason, it is necessary to investigate new treatment strategies to prevent and/or treat growth failure in those patients. [openarchive.ki.se]

Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. [my.clevelandclinic.org]