Geriatrics
News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.
<ѻýҕl>Droxidopa for OH Slammed by FDA Reviewersѻýҕl>
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Droxidopa (Northera) is getting a second look by an FDA advisory committee for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension stemming from neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, but an agency review doesn't look promising for approval.
Jan 13, 2014
<ѻýҕl>ACC: Is Chelation Plus Vitamins a Winning Combo?ѻýҕl>
SAN FRANCISCO -- Vitamins alone won't improve outcomes for patients who've had a heart attack, but they do appear to have additive benefits when given in conjunction with controversial chelation therapy, researchers reported here.
Mar 10, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Readers Say Vitamin Levels Should Be Checked Yearlyѻýҕl>
Processed foods, mineral-depleted soil, overcooked vegetables, increased stress levels -- all of these increase the chances of having a vitamin deficiency, according to a vocal majority of ѻýҕl readers who commented on last week's poll.
Oct 07, 2011