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  2. Growth hormone deficiency - Wikipedia

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    The underlying mechanism generally involves problems with the pituitary gland. [2] Some cases are associated with a lack of other pituitary hormones, in which case it is known as combined pituitary hormone deficiency. [4] Diagnosis involves blood tests to measure growth hormone levels. [2]

  3. Dwarfism - Wikipedia

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    Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. [1] In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 147 centimetres (4 ft 10 in), regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is 120 centimetres (4 ft).

  4. Laron syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Laron syndrome (LS), also known as growth hormone insensitivity or growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD), is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a lack of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1; somatomedin-C) production in response to growth hormone (GH; hGH; somatotropin). [6]

  5. Muscle Loss In This Area Could Be a Key Indicator of Dementia ...

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    Dementia is a complicated condition, and researchers are still unpacking a lot about its underlying causes. However, there are some things doctors generally agree on when it comes to prevention.

  6. This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia ...

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    Motoric cognitive risk syndrome is a series of symptoms that suggest someone may be developing dementia. It’s characterized by slow walking and cognitive complaints, like trouble with memory and ...

  7. The 7 Stages of Dementia: What They Are & What To Expect - AOL

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    Pre-dementia or early-stage dementia (stages 1, 2, and 3). In this initial phase, a person can still live independently and may not exhibit obvious memory loss or have any difficulty completing ...