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In response to several high-profile drug misadventures including the rofecoxib (Vioxx®) withdrawal from the market, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to assess the drug safety system in the United States.
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Can Calcium and Vitamin D Prevent Hip Fractures?; Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee; Refractory Asthma and TNFConnection?; FDA Actions
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Cardiovascular disease affects 25% of the U.S. population. It is responsible for more than 1 million deaths each year, which makes it the number one killer in the United States. Fifty percent of men and 64% of women who suffer from sudden cardiac death have no previous history or symptoms of heart disease.
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This report begins with discussion of the most superficial lesions and progresses through the skin and soft tissue to the deeper and systemic disease processes.
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The absorption of thyroxine is strongly influenced by stomach acidity, according to new study.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychobiological syndrome that evolves in vulnerable individuals as a direct consequence of exposure to trauma. While different types of trauma such as natural disasters or rape may precipitate the disorder, the sequelae of symptoms are consistent among victims.
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