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Growth Hormone Treatment Normalized Liver Enzymes in an Adolescent with Obesity and Short Statute. 生长激素治疗使一名患有肥胖症且身材矮小的青少年的肝酶正常化。

Annals of pediatrics Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-07

Mensur Zvekic, Maddie Herbert, Alba Morales, Samir Softic

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