Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Thomas Hager, "Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine" (Abrams Press, 2019)
Thomas Hager, "Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine" (Abrams Press, 2019)
Thomas Hager, "Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine" (Abrams Press, 2019)
Monday 14th October 2019
Thomas Hager discusses how ten landmark drugs have shaped medicine through science, luck, and history. Tune in for an enlightening journey.
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Get the buttons here!Thomas Hager's 'Ten Drugs': How Medicine Evolved Through Serendipity and Science
I'm always amazed by the huge impact that science and technology has on our daily lives, everybody's daily life, and most people don't really understand how that happened or how important it is.
What if the pills in your medicine cabinet had stories as compelling as any novel? In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', Marshall Poe chats with Thomas Hager, the author of 'Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine'. Hager takes us on a journey through the 'mini-biographies' of ten drugs that have revolutionised medicine.
From the accidental discoveries to the calculated breakthroughs, each drug's story is a mix of luck, science, and sometimes sheer happenstance. Hager discusses the staggering number of prescriptions Americans consume and raises concerns about the profit-driven motives behind drug development. You'll hear about the surprising historical twists that led to life-saving medications, like how an unexpected side effect during clinical trials turned into a breakthrough treatment.
It's not just about the drugs themselves but also about the fascinating moments in history that influenced their development. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about how medicine has evolved and the role of serendipity in scientific progress. Whether you're a history buff, a science enthusiast, or someone interested in the pharmaceutical industry, Hager's insights offer a captivating look at the past, present, and future of drug development.
Tune in to discover how plants, powders, and pills have shaped the world we live in today.