Calcium levels in the bloodstream are regulated by PTH, vitamin D, and calcitonin. Hypercalcemia can vary in severity and in chronicity. The main cause of hypercalcemia is hyperparathyroidism. Malignancies may be associated with hypercalcemia, and the presence of hypercalcemia usually heralds a worse prognosis. The signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia can be remembered by the phrase moans, stones, groans, and bones..
144; 3 Binn. 228, n.; 1 Yeates, 261. PROTEST, legislation. A declaration made by one or more members of a legislative body that they do not agree with some act or resolution of the body; it is usual to add the reasons which the protestants have for such a dissent. PROTEST, contracts.
Parliament is responsible for approving new laws (legislation). The government introduces most plans for new laws, or changes to existing laws-but they can originate from an MP, Lord or even a member of the public or private group.hen a Bill is given Royal Assent it becomes an Act of Parliament. It is then the responsibility of the relevant government department to implement that law (eg, the Home Office will deal with new Acts relating to immigration).