Glucocorticoids modulate growth hormone (GH) secretion at both the hypothalamic and pituitary level Hypoadrenalism might cause GH deficiency that is reversible during glucocorticoid replacement ...

Glucocorticoid therapy is associated with decreased growth; however, studies have shown that growth hormone (GH) treatment can restore growth in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA ...

Conclusions Long-term growth hormone treatment of children with chronic renal failure induces persistent catch-up growth, and the majority of patients achieve normal adult height.

Hormones control vital body functions in many animals, including birds. They help animals to regulate metabolism and food intake, thereby supporting them in maintaining their body temperature within a ...

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Most people naturally have enough HGH. For those with a growth hormone deficiency (or a few other health conditions), GH therapy may offer a solution.

For the first time, a study led by researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Center for Diabetes Research shows how glucocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol, control sugar and fat ...

Increased levels of stress hormones can lead pregnant mice to overeat, but affect growth of the fetus and, potentially, the long term health of the offspring, according to a study published today.

Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones that can help regulate the body's immune system. There are two types: natural and synthetic. Learn more here.

Glucocorticoid hormone signal in regulatory T cells promotes hair follicle stem cell activation and new hair growth. Left: After hair loss, skin cells (blue) from a normal mouse can activate hair ...

What are the recommendations for use of recombinant growth hormone for children with growth retardation secondary to steroid therapy used in treatment of renal diseases such as nephrotic syndrome?

Key takeaways: Crinecerfont enabled many children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) to achieve reductions in glucocorticoid dose and androstenedione level. The drug improved hormone levels ...