week5

Describe mechanisms of vitamin D activation. Describe mechanism of action and action of vitamin D. Emphasize physiological regulation of vitamin D. Mention the recommended target vitamin D level and limiting factors for vitamin D treatment for prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD patients. Describe the different biological effects of different forms of vitamin […]

Describe how control of cardiovascular risk factors is different in patients with CKD in comparison to the general population.  Using vitamin D in general population is associated with improvement in cardiovascular outcome and mortality. Analyze the evidence supporting vitamin D use in general population.  Criticize the cardiovascular benefits of using vitamin D supplement in patients […]

Discuss pros & cons of vitamin D therapy in KTRs.

Describe the effects of different immunosuppressives on both vitamin D level and bone health in KTR.

Enumerate reported benefits of vitamin D therapy in CKD patients on dialysis.

Criticize survival benefits of Vitamin D in CKD patients on dialysis.

Analyze the evidence of antiproteinuric effect of VITDRA.

Describe the different biological effects of different forms of vitamin D therapy.

Mention the recommended target vitamin D level and limiting factors for vitamin D treatment for prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD patients.

Emphasize physiological regulation of vitamin D.