IGF-1 vs. oral glucose GH suppression testing in acromegaly

August 26, 2008

A 54-year-old man fell off a ladder and presented to the emergency room for evaluation. An MRI of the head found an incidental pituitary macroadenoma measuring 1.8 cm. He was sent to neurosurger...

Mutations in NPR2 gene linked to idiopathic short stature

May 1, 2006

A case-control study found that heterozygous mutations in natriuretic peptide receptor-B are associated with idiopathic short stature. Animal research has shown that C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP)...