5.13 - Seventy Years

The History of Medicine by Kirby Gong

Feb 16, 20228:06Society & Culture

This week, we talk about the very long journey of acetaminophen/paracetamol, from its discovery in the late 1800s to its eventual widespread use in modern times. This journey is filled with mistakes and mishaps, but even...

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