J Korean Med Assoc.  2005 Feb;48(2):125-131. 10.5124/jkma.2005.48.2.125.

Endocrine Disorder in the Elderly

• Yoo HJ

• KMID: 1723884
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.2.125

Abstract

No abstract available.

Keyword

Elderly; Diabetes; Thyroid disorders; Bone; Obesity

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Humans
Obesity

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