| Notoriety to respectability: a short history of arsenic prior to its present day use in haematology. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19298591 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper looks at arsenic, and in particular the trioxide, from the days of the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, through the 17th-20th centuries to its adoption by today's haematologists. It looks at its commercial and medical uses, past and present, its notoriety as a poison, it's reputation as a 'tonic' and therapeutic agent, many of the famous people associated with it including Thomas Fowler, William Withering and Robert Christison, and the promise an 18th century panacea now offers 21st century patients under the care of today's haematologists and tomorrow's oncologists. |
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Authors:
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Derek Doyle |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article; Portraits Date: 2009-03-02 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of haematology Volume: 145 ISSN: 1365-2141 ISO Abbreviation: Br. J. Haematol. Publication Date: 2009 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-30 Completed Date: 2009-06-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372544 Medline TA: Br J Haematol Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 309-17 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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derekdoyle@waitrose.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Arsenic
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history* Hematology / history History, 15th Century History, 16th Century History, 17th Century History, 18th Century History, 19th Century History, 20th Century History, 21st Century History, Ancient History, Medieval Humans |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7440-38-2/Arsenic |
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