Calcium+and+Phosphorus+Metabolism

Goals: Calcium

 * Know the forces that influence calcium: absorption, bone turnover, and excretion
 * Know what the effects of PTH are
 * Know how PTH levels are modulated
 * Know the effects and modulators of calcitriol

Goals: Hyperparathyroidism

 * Know the anatomical and physiological causes
 * Describe the three major pathological manifstations of hyperparathyroidism
 * Know the tratment of hyperparathyroidism

Idiopathic Hypercalciuria

 * Describe the different theories: absorptive vs leak vs calcitriol excess
 * Know the causes of kidney stones
 * Describe the treatment option

Renal Osteodystrophy

 * Describe the interrelation of the five common factors of renal osteodystrophy
 * Know the common osteodystrophies including toxic effects, soft tissue calcification, and two forms of osteodystrophy
 * Describe the prophylaxis and treatment of this condition