Combined pituitary hormone deficiencies, genetic form
MONDO:0013099Congenital hypopituitarism is characterized by multiple pituitary hormone deficiency, including somatotroph, thyrotroph, lactotroph, corticotroph or gonadotroph deficiencies, due to mutations of pituitary transcription factors involved in pituitary ontogenesis. Congenital hypopituitarism is rare compared with the high incidence of hypopituitarism induced by pituitary adenomas, transsphenoidal surgery or radiotherapy.
Also known as: familial congenital hypopituitarism, genetic hypopituitarism, multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies, genetic forms, pituitary hormone deficiency, combined, combined pituitary hormone deficiencies, genetic forms, familial hypopituitarism
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Can a daily injection reshape bodies of HIV patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether tesamorelin (Egrifta), a daily injection that boosts growth hormone, can improve body composition in people with HIV who have excess belly fat (lipodystrophy). Six participants received the drug for up to 12 months, with researchers measuring liver fa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New oral test could replace painful insulin injections for hormone diagnosis
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new oral drink (GS3-007a) to diagnose adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). It compared the drink to the standard insulin tolerance test in 120 adults suspected of having AGHD and healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if the oral test works as well as the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC