Short Changed

An Indianapolis based company wants FDA approval for use of growth hormone on extremely short but healthy kids. There doesn?t seem to be much danger involved; rather, the FDA is asking whether there is a ?need? for the treatment and fretting about ?the medicalization of shortness.? Right now, only short kids with sanctioned medical conditions can get their hands on the stuff. Curiously, no one is complaining about the push for treatment of Alzheimer?s, aka, the medicalization of aging.