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Enhancement of return to independent living status with a growth hormone secretagogue

US6194402A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1999
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/27
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A growth hormone secretagogue is useful for enhancing the return of patients to independent living status following acute deconditioning such as that which may result from immobilization, surgery, or major injury such as hip fracture.

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