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World Service,03 Jan 2006,22 mins

The Hypodermic Syringe

Health Matters

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A look at the invention of the hypodermic syringe which started a medical revolution. Over 12 billion syringes are put to use each year, 150 years after they were first invented. The syringe is constantly being improved and its evolution reflects many advances in medicine. However the idea of injecting a substance under the skin is an old one.

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