Is Growth Hormone an Effective Adjunct to Standard Treatment Regimens for Promoting Fat Mass Loss and Retention of Lean Body Mass in the Treatment of Obesity?

Author

J. Caleb Henson, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow

Date of Award

2011

Degree Type

Selective Evidence-Based Medicine Review

Degree Name

Master of Science in Health Sciences - Physician Assistant

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Department Chair

John Cavenagh, PhD, PA-C

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to determine whether growth hormone is an effective adjunct in the treatment of obesity for promoting fat loss while retaining lean body mass.

Recommended Citation

Henson, J. Caleb, "Is Growth Hormone an Effective Adjunct to Standard Treatment Regimens for Promoting Fat Mass Loss and Retention of Lean Body Mass in the Treatment of Obesity?" (2011). PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship. 34.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/pa_systematic_reviews/34