In March 2004 a group of 65 physicians and other health professionals representing nine
countries on four continents convened in Israel to discuss the widespread public health …

Somatic growth and maturation are influenced by a number of factors that act independently
or in concert to modify an individual's genetic potential. The secular trend in height and …

The longitudinal growth of an individual child is a dynamic statement of the general health of
that child. Measurements should be performed often and accurately to detect alterations …

We undertook a study of the separate and combined effects of age and sex on the pulsatile
pattern of GH secretion. The 24-h secretory profile of GH was generated by 20-min sampling …

OBJECTIVE. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs revolutionized the treatment of
central precocious puberty. However, questions remain regarding their optimal use in …

Congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia is an autosomal recessive disorder that is
characterized by impaired synthesis of all adrenal and gonadal steroid hormones. In three …

The search for talent is pervasive in youth sports. Selection/exclusion in many sports follows
a maturity-related gradient largely during the interval of puberty and growth spurt. As such …

Objective: Our objective was to summarize important advances in the management of
children with idiopathic short stature (ISS). Participants: Participants were 32 invited leaders …

Objective: Low birth weight remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in early infancy
and childhood. It is associated with an increased risk of health problems later in life …

Leptin, the product of the ob gene, is an adipocyte-derived hormone that signals the amount
of adipose tissue energy stores to the brain and exerts major effects on energy homeostasis …