There is strong evidence that GH replacement improves exercise performance in GH-deficient patients. This evidence should be considered when decisions are made regarding prescription of GH.
Evidence from short-term controlled studies fails to support a benefit on muscle strength of GH replacement in GHD patients, which is likely to occur over a longer time-course, as seen in open-label studies.
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