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Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous infusions containing EDTA and various other substances. It is falsely claimed to be effective against cardiovascular disease, autism, and many other diseases and conditions. Because chelation has valid use in some cases of heavy metal poisoning, many practitioners falsely diagnose lead, mercury, or other heavy metal toxicity to trick patients into undergoing chelation. This Web site explains why doctors who advocate the general use of chelation therapy should be avoided.
About Chelation Watch
- Mission Statement
Basic Information
- Chelation Therapy: Unproven Claims and Unsound Theories
- The Pharmacology of Chelation Therapy
- Chelation Therapy and Insurance Fraud
- Questions and Answers about Chelation Therapy (American Heart Association)
- National Council Against Health Fraud Policy Statement
- EDTA Chelation Therapy for Atherosclerosis and Degenerative Diseases: Implausibility and Paradoxical Oxidant Effects
- Birmingham Technology Assessment Group Report
- Chelation Treatment of Autism Is Bogus
Safety Considerations
- Package Insert for Calcium Disodium Versenate
- Three Deaths Associated with Hypocalcemia from Chelation Therapy (posted 3/2/06)
Inappropriate Testing
Clinical Studies
- Effects of an EDTA infusion on the urinary elimination of several elements in healthy subjects
- EDTA treatment of intermittent claudication: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
- Chelation therapy for ischemic heart disease: a randomized, controlled trial
History
- U.S. Public Health Service Assessment (1981) (posted 9/25/06)
Insurance Issues
- Medicare Policy for Chelation Therapy (posted 8/24/04)
- CIGNA Attacks Chelation Fraud (posted 2/22/05)
Private Lawsuits
- Court Rules Physician Has No Duty to Inform Patients about Chelation Therapy (posted 8/11/04)
- Edelson Center Sued Twice for Fraud and Malpractice
- Fraud Charged in Chelation-Related Death
- Suit Filed against Australian Chelationist
Regulatory Actions
- A Close Look at "Dr." Paula Bickle
- Chelation "Board" Denied Certification Provider Status in Florida
- Chelationist Charged with Insurance Fraud
- Chiropractor Convicted of Chelation Fraud
- FTC Action against Organization Promoting Chelation Therapy
- New Hampshire Medical Board Limits Chelation Therapy
- Tennessee Medical Board Limits Chelation Therapy
- Discliplinary Proceedings against Eleazar M. Kadile, M.D.
- Disciplinary Actions against Robban Sica, M.D.
- Disciplinary Action against Bozena Rozum-Slota, M.D.
- Disciplinary Actions against Donald E. Soli, M.D.
- Questionable Activities of John E. Stauch, Ph.D.
- Disciplinary Action against Pieter J. De Wet, M.D.
- Disciplinary Action against Serafina Corsello, M.D.
- Index of State Board Disciplinary Actions
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