Osmoreceptor Function among the Elderly

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Abstract
The osmoreceptor function of six elderly patients of both sexes and of ages varying between 65 and 91 years has been investigated. It was observed that in three patients there was practically no osmoreceptor response to the challenge of fluid deprivation. In two patients the response was subnormal, and only one out of six cases showed a normal response. The clinical significance of these observations is discussed. As it is a pilot study, further work should be done in this field to clarify the matter.

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