title: Management of geriatric endocrine disorders.
abstract: Endocrine disorders in older adults are often detected on screening for unrelated medical conditions. Many disorders are precipitated during periods of stress. Despite a decline in certain hormonal levels endocrine functions of significance are well preserved in healthy older adults.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Heal Professions Buildings #156, Eden Ave and Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0582, USA.
authors.forename: Arvind
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Modawal
authors.forename: Saba
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ansari
authors.forename: Shazia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fazili
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents