<unk><unk>  (GH) supplementation is indicated for children with GH<unk>  whose epiphyses are yet to close. The dose for children is between 0.16 and 0.24 mg/kg/week, divided into once daily injections. Serum levels of insulin-like<unk>  factor I (IGF-I) ought to be measured continuously for several weeks after starting GH treatment or making a dose adjustment. Side effects of GH supplementation include headaches, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, worsening of existing scoliosis, pancreatitis, and gynecomastia. There is a likely role for GH in cancer risk.
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