Rare growth disorders are a diverse group of uncommon conditions that affect an individual’s physical development. They may stem from genetic mutations, hormonal imbalances, or other complex factors.

Imprinting disorders are a heterogeneous group of congenital conditions arising from aberrant genomic imprinting, wherein gene expression is determined by parent-of-origin-specific epigenetic ...

Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of ...

Human growth hormone is important in many aspects of growth and development. For children living with growth hormone deficiency, it can involve more than just physical growth differences. Cognitive ...

Head and neck weakness may signal autism and other developmental delays. May 16, 2012— -- While it has been known that weak head and neck control in babies may signal developmental delays, new ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

Dyspraxia is one of many neurodevelopmental disorders that affect how your neurological (nerve) system and brain function. Most people call it just dyspraxia, but the official diagnosis is ...

Novo Nordisk reported positive data from a late-stage trial of its once-weekly Sogroya treatment for children with growth disorders. The Danish pharmaceutical giant said the drug was more effective ...

Dr. Stephen Kemp answers the question: 'How Does Type 1 Affect Child Growth?' — -- Question: How does Type 1 diabetes affect a child's growth and development? Answer: Growth and development are ...

Somapacitan was noninferior to somatropin in improving yearly growth rate in children born SGA, or with NS or ISS. Topline data were announced from a phase 3 trial evaluating somapacitan in ...