Growing Pains: Overcoming Challenges in the Management of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

In this engaging, interactive video roundtable, expert faculty discuss the clinical management of adults with GHD, including proper diagnosis, current and emerging therapies, barriers to treatment, and strategies to improve the transition from pediatric to adult GHD management.

Mark E. Molitch, MD Patience H. White, MD, MA Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, FRCP (UK), FACE Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing contact hour Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) Physician Assistants: maximum of 1.0 hour of AAPA Category 1 CME credit Released: February 17, 2022 Expired: February 16, 2023

Introduction and Presurvey

Overview of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

Overview of Available and Emerging Treatment Options for Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency

Challenges With Long-term Management of Growth Hormone Deficiency

Slides covering clinical management of adults with GHD, including proper diagnosis, current and emerging therapies, barriers to treatment, and strategies to improve the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Mark E. Molitch, MD Patience H. White, MD, MA Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, FRCP (UK), FACE Released: February 17, 2022

Here’s my perspective on how new, long-acting growth hormone preparations may be used for managing patients with growth hormone deficiency.

Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, FRCP (UK), FACE Released: February 24, 2022

My take on the nurse’s role in all phases of the life cycle of care for patients with growth hormone deficiency.

Chris Yedinak, DNP, FNP, MN Released: March 29, 2022

Testing for GHD raises questions about who should be tested, when testing should occur, which tests should be used, and which selection criteria are most appropriate.

Mark E. Molitch, MD Released: April 25, 2022

Expert insights on overcoming barriers to optimizing transition care and encouraging young adults to continue their GH therapy.

Patience H. White, MD, MA Released: May 31, 2022

Download this medical summary worksheet for patients and providers to help with the transition from pediatric to adult care for growth hormone disorder.

Mark E. Molitch, MD Patience H. White, MD, MA Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, FRCP (UK), FACE Released: February 14, 2022

Download this self-assessment worksheet for patients to help assess readiness for the transition from pediatric to adult care for growth hormone disorder.

Mark E. Molitch, MD Patience H. White, MD, MA Kevin C.J. Yuen, MD, FRCP (UK), FACE Released: February 14, 2022