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Long-term Effects of Pegvisomant in Patients With Acromegaly
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Title Long-term Effects of Pegvisomant in Patients With Acromegaly
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/12454?src=rss
Description Some patients with acromegaly cannot attain biochemical remission despite various therapeutic approaches. Pegvisomant suppresses insulin-like growth factor 1 production. The efficacy and related risks and benefits of this therapy for acromegaly are described. Nature Clinical Practice Endocrinology & Metabolism
Category Articles > Diabetes and Endocrinology
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Date Apr 23, 2008
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