Does growth hormone replacement therapy reduce mortality in adults with growth hormone deficiency? Data from the Dutch National Registry of Growth Hormone Treatment in adults

This nationwide cohort study from the Netherlands analyzed the impact of growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy on mortality in adults with GH deficiency (GHD). The study included 2,229 GH-treated patients, 109 untreated patients, and 356 partially treated patients. Results showed that GH-treated men had mortality rates comparable to the general