Calcium Homeostasis with Dr. Lederer
Dr. Eleanor Lederer reviews the balance of calcium in the body and mechanisms of homeostasis in the kidneys and bones. She then covers hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia in a case-based approach.
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Dr. Eleanor Lederer reviews the balance of calcium in the body and mechanisms of homeostasis in the kidneys and bones. She then covers hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia in a case-based approach.
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