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Recombinant human growth hormonerhgh) is one solution for achondroplasia treatment?
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Short term effects: Some studies conclude that gh might be benefcial in the treatment of short stature in children with achondroplasia in the first 2 years of treatment.
Answered 1/12/2017
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