Persistence of high plasma glucose, insulin and cortisol concentrations in elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures.
Plasma glucose, insulin and cortisol concentrations were measured in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures. The results have been compared with those in younger injured patients as well as younger and elderly control subjects. There was a prolonged elevation of plasma glucose, insulin and cor...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1983
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