In today’s edition of NtHWS Extras, we’re taking a look at a nearly forgotten medical tale from World War II: The widespread use of Atabrine to combat malaria, with varying results. This story starts all the way back in the 19th century, with a bunch of Dutch smugglers who brought Cinchona seeds from South America […]
Entries Tagged as 'Atabrine'
Jaundiced for the Cause
April 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments
Tags:Atabrine·malaria·medicine·Now the Hell Will Start·NtHWS Extras Month·public health·quinine