Growth hormone response to growth hormone-releasing hormone in schizophrenic patients.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
Ten schizophrenic patients and five normal control subjects were challenged with growth hormone-releasing hormone in a pilot study investigating growth hormone secretion from the pituitary. The results suggest suprapituitary dysfunction in schizophrenia, but replication in a larger study is needed.
Medical subject headings
- Growth Hormone
- Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
- Pituitary Gland, Anterior
- Schizophrenia