The case report by cardiologist Mahmoud Gomaa and colleagues from Kafrelsheikh University Hospital in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt, highlighted the potential complications of acromegaly. The patient ...

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder in which there is an overproduction of growth hormone. If the disorder begins in puberty, it is called gigantism. Most cases of acromegaly are caused by a benign ...

The following is a summary of “Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians regarding acromegaly: a survey study with multinational participation,” published in the December 2024 issue of ...

Affected populations: Acromegaly is estimated to affect approximately 50 to 70 people out of every million. However, the true figure may be higher, as the symptoms develop slowly and thus may go ...

The causes, symptoms, and treatment of acromegaly, a rare disease that causes your hands, feet, face, and other parts of your body to swell and grow too much.

Crinetics is seeking to change the way acromegaly is treated. Ahead of its hopes for a 2025 U.S. drug launch, the biotech is looking to spread awareness about how to treat the condition.

Gigantism and acromegaly are growth disorders that result from excess amounts of growth hormone in the body. The conditions are similar but have several differences. Growth hormone is one of the ...

Body composition in the lipodystrophy. The acromegaly lipodystrophy originates in AT under the influence of GH excess. GH modulates AT metabolism and is lipolytic (1, 22–26).Mechanisms for this ...