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Hematology
Meta-analysis
Once-weekly long-acting growth hormone shows comparable efficacy to daily growth hormone for children with short stature
Weekly growth hormone shows similar results to daily injections
This meta-analysis of 30 studies involving 3,287 patients found that once-weekly long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) provides comparable heigh…
A new review shows that once-weekly growth hormone injections work as well as daily shots for children with short stature.
Frontiers
Sep 3, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis indicates increased BMI SD scores with long-acting growth hormone versus daily rhGH in children
New Growth Hormone Treatment Tied to Weight Gain in Kids
This meta-analysis evaluated body mass index (BMI) SD scores in 585 children with growth hormone deficiency treated with long-acting growth …
This treatment could change how kids grow — but it might also affect their weight.
Apr 22, 2026