title: Update on endocrinology.
abstract: Endocrinology covers diverse groups of organs and diseases. In this article, advances in the investigation of thyroid dysfunction, the management of Paget's disease of bone and the investigation and management of polycystic ovary syndrome are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marsh
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Burger
mesh_terms: D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010001:Osteitis Deformans / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates; D013972:Thyrotropin; D002116:Calcitonin; D013974:Thyroxine