Steroid Hormones in Geriatrics

    February 1954 in “ Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ”
    Edward Jones
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    TLDR Steroid hormones can help treat aging issues and improve health in elderly people.
    The document discusses the use of steroid hormones in geriatric medicine, emphasizing their potential to reverse aging-related pathologies and improve various conditions. Estrogens are effective in treating postmenopausal issues and urinary symptoms, while androgens like testosterone aid in tissue rebuilding, mental tone, and heart health, and are beneficial in surgical recovery. Both hormone types show promise in cancer treatment by reducing tumor size. Adrenal corticosteroids manage rheumatoid arthritis but are limited in osteoarthritis. The document highlights the need for individualized, multihormone therapy due to complex endocrine dysfunctions in the elderly and anticipates future advancements to enhance efficacy and reduce side effects.
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