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Cognitive functioning in children with Prader-Willi syndrome during 8 years of growth hormone treatment.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Apr 2020
Donze S H, Damen L, Mahabier E F, Hokken-Koelega A C S
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OBJECTIVE: Children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Short-term studies showed positive effects of growth hormone (GH) on cognitive development. This study investigated the effects of 8 years of GH on cognitive development in children with PWS. We also investigated whether starting GH during infancy results in higher cognitive functioning after 8 years of GH. DESIGN:...
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