Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Endocrine function in old age (70 years and over)].

P Mineur, L Favre, A G Burger

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |September 17, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Endocrine changes in aging involve altered hormone metabolism, reduced glandular mass, and decreased target cell sensitivity. Understanding these age-related hormonal shifts is crucial for internists managing elderly patients.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Intake of neutral core human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) during early life improves long-term bone quality.

    The Journal of nutritional biochemistry·2025
    Same author

    Impact of two human milk oligosaccharides and lactose on the faecal microbiome of infants with probable cow's milk allergy.

    Beneficial microbes·2024
    Same author

    Effect of Infant Formula Containing a Low Dose of the Probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis CNCM I-3446 on Immune and Gut Functions in C-Section Delivered Babies: A Pilot Study.

    Clinical medicine insights. Pediatrics·2016
    Same author

    Ordered arrays of Au catalysts by FIB assisted heterogeneous dewetting.

    Nanotechnology·2015
    Same author

    [DXA imaging: the multifunction Swiss army knife?].

    Revue medicale suisse·2015
    Same author

    Bright photoluminescence from ordered arrays of SiGe nanowires grown on Si(111).

    Beilstein journal of nanotechnology·2015

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Geriatrics
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Internists frequently encounter challenges in interpreting endocrine test results in elderly individuals.
    • Aging is associated with significant physiological changes affecting hormonal balance and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review age-related endocrine alterations across all major endocrine glands.
    • To provide a framework for understanding the causes of hormonal modifications in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic examination of endocrine changes during the aging process.
    • Classification of causes for hormonal modifications into three main categories.

    Main Results:

    • Aging can lead to reduced hormone metabolism, prolonging half-life and altering secretion via feedback mechanisms (e.g., thyroid hormones, cortisol).
    • Loss of glandular mass in aging results in decreased hormonal secretion (e.g., gonads).
    • Target cell sensitivity to hormones changes with aging due to receptor loss or post-receptor event modifications (e.g., insulin, ADH, catecholamines).

    Conclusions:

    • Age-related endocrine changes are complex and multifactorial, impacting hormone levels and action.
    • A clear understanding of these endocrine modifications is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management in geriatric internal medicine.

    Related Experiment Videos