2 Most will agree that these goals are probably achieved best by normalizing secretion of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and that the sequelae of acromegaly are serious ...

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that arises from the excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH), typically due to a benign tumor on the pituitary gland known as a pituitary adenoma. This ...

Causes: Acromegaly occurs when the pituitary gland, a small hormone-making structure in the brain, produces too much growth hormone for a long period of time. This hormone normally regulates the ...

Endocrinology specialist Dr Preethi Dissanayake discusses this uncommon presentation, in the latest in our series on conditions that GPs may only encounter once in their career Acromegaly is a rare ...

The following is a summary of “Paradoxical GH response at OGTT does not predict Pasireotide efficacy but matters for glucose metabolism,” published in the January 2025 issue of Endocrinology by Occhi ...

Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.

Acromegaly Overview Acromegaly is a rare, slowly progressive, acquired disorder that affects adults. The pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone (GH). The pituitary gland is a small gland ...

Second Lead Pipeline Program Announced: MAR002 for the Treatment of Acromegaly MAR002 is a potential first-in-class anti-growth hormone receptor (GHR) antibody being developed for acromegaly.