Effects of growth hormone therapy on metabolic parameters, adipokine and endothelial dysfunction in prepuberal children

Aim To determine whether non‐obese prepubertal children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) present changes in lipid metabolism, and adipokines, and to assess the short‐term effects of growth hormone (GH) treatment on these parameters. Methods Prospective observational follow‐up and case–control (36 GHD children and 38 healthy children) study lasted for six months. Means of values from groups were compared, control group versus GHD baseline...