American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for Growth Hormone Use in Growth Hormone-Deficient Adults and Transition Patients 2009 Update: Executive Summary of Recommendations

Abstract

The following recommendations (labeled “R”) are evidence based (Grades A, B, and C) or are based on expert opinion because of a lack of conclusive clinical evidence (Grade D). The BEL, which corresponds to the best conclusive evidence found, accompanies the recommendation grade in this Executive Summary.