Pegvisomant

Products Pegvisomant is commercially available as a powder and solvent for the preparation of a solution for injection (Somavert). It has been approved in many countries since 2005. Structure and properties Pegvisomant is a derivative of human growth hormone produced by biotechnological methods. It consists of 191 amino acids and is pegylated at several sites. … Pegvisomant

Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Hemorrhoids are dilations of the vascular cushions in the anal canal. Possible symptoms include: Bleeding, blood on the toilet paper Pressure discomfort, pain, burning, itching. Unpleasant feeling Inflammation, swelling, skin inflammation. Discharge of mucus, oozing Prolapse, protrusion outside the anus (prolapse). Hemorrhoids can be classified according to various criteria. Common is the classification according … Hemorrhoids Causes and Treatment

Acromegaly: Too Much Growth Hormone

Definition Acromegaly refers to a pathological change in growth due to chronic somatotropin excess. The condition occurs primarily in individuals aged 40-50 years. If acromegaly is not adequately treated, life expectancy is shortened by approximately 10 years due to secondary diseases. Symptoms The symptoms of acromegaly initially remain inconspicuous. The symptoms are nonspecific and develop … Acromegaly: Too Much Growth Hormone