In children with idiopathic short stature, what advantage does administering recombinant growth hormone have over observation in final adult height?: Part A: Evidence-based answer and summary
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In children with idiopathic short stature, what advantage does administering recombinant growth hormone have over observation in final adult height?: Part A: Evidence-based answer and summary
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