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Discovering cortisone
The discovery of cortisone by Philip Showalter Hench. While a researcher at the Mayo Clinic Showalter Hench found the cure for arthritis by using the natural hormone cortisol and the use of steriods which mimic its effects.
BBC World Service Archive
This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project
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