Mechanisms and effects of growth hormone deficiency (due to subarachnoid haemorrhage and traumatic brain injury) on quality of life and regional body composition, and the influence of hormone replacement.

Gardner, Christopher Mechanisms and effects of growth hormone deficiency (due to subarachnoid haemorrhage and traumatic brain injury) on quality of life and regional body composition, and the influence of hormone replacement. Doctor of Medicine thesis, University of Liverpool.

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Abstract

Aims of Thesis • Section 1 – To ascertain the incidence of non alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with growth hormone deficiency and the impact of hormone replacement. • Section 2 – Validation of the glucagon stimulation test in healthy subjects and hypopituitary patients. • Section 3 – A prospective longitudinal study of pituitary function in survivors of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage and evaluation of changes in Quality of life following growth hormone replacement. • Section 4 – An analysis of the Pfizer KIMS database to evaluate changes in Quality of Life and Body Composition following Growth Hormone Replacement in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury.

Item Type:	Thesis (Doctor of Medicine)
Additional Information:	Date: 2014-02 (completed)
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2015 13:56
Last Modified:	17 Dec 2022 00:49
DOI:	10.17638/02006206
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2006206