These effects are believed to be similar to those observed in acromegaly which may result in hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, and neuropathy among many others (Table 1) (Pope et al., 2014, Ezzat, Forster, Berchtold et al., 1994, Wass JAH, 2002, Bengtsson, Eden, Ernest et al., 1988, Colao, Marzullo, Di Somma et al., 2001, Colao, Pivonello, Di Somma et al., 2007, Jenkins, Mukherjee and Shalet, 2006, Kreze, Kreze-Spirova and Mikulecky, 2001)
The Middle East & Africa are expected to grow at a notable rate in the foreseeable future
This column is not a substitute for consulting with a physician or other health care provider
The peptide can still bind its receptors, but the magnitude of GH release will be blunted proportionally to the degree of alcohol-induced suppression
The drug, which is administered subcutaneously once weekly, is also under investigation to promote weight loss