Pituitary News, Issue 16 - Summer 2000.

The Foundation strives to stay abreast of developments in endocrinology and to keep our members up to date about them. As there have recently been developments in the area of Growth hormone, with the introduction of new delivery devices, a liquid preparation and one which needs no refrigeration, we have asked Sister Oscar-Hazel Donaldson of St Mary's Hospital, London to write about these new products and how patients feel about them.

Pituitary News, Issue 14 - Winter 2000.

Obtaining funding for Growth hormone replacement therapy can be difficult due to high cost of the treatment. Read one member's account of his successful fight to obtain funding.

Pituitary News, Issue 2 - Autumn 1996.

When supplies of GH were limited GH replacement was restricted to the treatment of children. Recent advances in technology allowing GH to be made in large amounts has permitted GH to be replaced even after growth has ceased. This has lead to a reanalysis of the role of GH throughout life.

Pituitary News, Issue 2 - Autumn 1996.

Unfortunately, there is no alternative to Growth hormone administration other than by injection. GH can be administered using a simple insulin syringe, a 'pen' device or a 'jet' device.

Pituitary News, Issue 2 - Autumn 1996.

One member's account of participating in a GH trial and subsequent experience of Growth hormone replacement therapy.