Endocrine Abstracts

Context: Hyponatremia is a hormonal disorder of water metabolism encountered in 2% of community dwelling adults in America and in over 15-20% of hospitalized adults.1,2 Hyponatremia leads to increase in risk of falls, cognitive deficits, gait disturbances, loss of independence, prolongation of hospital stay and mortality among older patients admitted to hospitals.3 Objective: To determine in-hospital mortality among older patients ...