“A Young Man with Hypertension, Renal Failure, Hypercalcemia, and No Diagnosis”

Presented by:  Matthew Ettleson, M.D.

Learning Objectives:

     1.   Review diagnosis and evaluation of PTH-independent hypercalcemia.

     2.  Explain the mechanism of hypercalcemia in sarcoidosis and other granulomatous diseases.

     3.  Identify basic treatment options for hypercalcemia in sarcoidosis.

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“57 Year-old Man Presenting Using U-500 Insulin to the Hospital”

Presented by:  Thaer Idrees, M.D.

Learning Objectives:

     1.   Review U-500 insulin.

     2.  Review UChicago policy about the use of U-500 in the inpatient setting.

     3.  Review literature about the use of U-500 in the inpatient setting.

     4.  Safety and considerations for U-500 insulin use.