Rauwolfia Against High Blood Pressure

Rauwolfia Against High Blood Pressure

Contributor(s):
de Kruif, Paul
Reader's Digest
Publication:
Reader's Digest Association, August 1954
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Rauwolfia
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Freis's work is mentioned in this popular account of medical progress. The author, Paul de Kruif, also wrote the book that inspired Freis to pursue a career in medicine: The Microbe Hunters.. NOTE: Partially obscured heading on first page reads: "A new chemical weapon helps the family physician fight deadly hypertension."
Copyright:
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Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X145 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBKB
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X145
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)