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Summary
The rate of excretion of calcium was studied following its intravenous infusion in normals, and in patients with various bone diseases. Subnormal rates were found in patients with an increased tendency to bone deposition. Increased rates were found in patients with osteolytic activity. The good correlation between these data and metabolic balance studies suggests the usefulness of this test in defining the state of skeletal activity and the effects of therapy thereon.
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