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Acromegaly is a syndrome that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH) after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty. A number of disorders may increase the pituitary's GH output, although most commonly it involves a GH producing tumor called pituitary adenoma, derived from a distinct type of cell (somatotrophs). Acromegaly most commonly affects adults in middle age, and can result in severe disfigurement, serious complicating conditions, and premature death if unchecked. Because of its insidious pathogenesis and slow progression, the disease is hard to diagnose in the early stages and is frequently missed for many years, until changes in external features, especially of the face, become noticeable. Acromegaly is often also associated with gigantism. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from UXL Complete Health Resource, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 7179 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.This award-winning resource covers the causes symptoms, diagnoses, tests, treatments and prognoses of 140 health problems; the main systems of the human body, including the circulatory system, the endocrine system, special senses and much more; and a detailed examination of nutrition, and medical and mental health issues. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on August 1, 2000. The length of the article is 978 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New Uses for Somatostatin Analogues Under Investigation.
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2000
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 30Issue: 15Page: 4

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One of the phylogenetically oldest hormones, somatostatin isa regulatory peptide with remarkable characteristics. It isa nonclassical neurotransmitter discovered less than 20years ago both in the centralnervous system and in thegastroenteropancreatic system. It regulates the secretion ofboth pituitary and digestive hormones, it ensuresnutrienthomeostasis and it has therapeutic uses. This volume dealswithall these aspects. ... Read more