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Acromegaly
Researchers at University of Naples target acromegaly
March 30th, 2008
"This chapter discusses the effects of biochemical control of acromegaly on cardiovascular diseases, metabolic complications, respiratory abnormalities, malignancies and bone alterations. Acromegaly is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for cardiovascular and respiratory complications, whereas neoplasms seem to be a minor cause of increased risk of death," scientists writing in the journal Reviews in Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders report. "Other associated diseases are osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fatigue, visual abnormalities and reproductive disorders. Acromegaly results in premature death because of prolonged elevation of GH an IGF-I...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-30)
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