The genetic toolbox: dissecting pathways to growth
The role of growth hormone has been established for many decades, but it is only with the advent of advanced molecular genetic techniques that researchers have started to piece together the precise pathways leading to growth.
Common genetic variants of pubertal timing
Delayed puberty is common in the developed world, affecting over 2% of adolescents, and is associated with adverse health outcomes including short stature, reduced bone mineral density and compromised psychosocial health.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: optimising cardiometabolic outcomes
The introduction of glucocorticoid replacement for congenital adrenal hyperplasia has revolutionised the outlook for patients with this lifelong condition, preventing life-threatening salt-wasting crises.
