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Season 1 – Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines

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Michael Mosley investigates the fascinating history of pain medication.
Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2013 Pain Dr. Michael Mosley explores what pain is, why we want to control it, and how we ultimately did. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2013 Pus Dr. Michael Mosley investigates how scientists, chemists and doctors helped win the battle against infection; how a small team of dedicated men and women wiped out one of mankind's deadliest diseases. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2013 Poison Medicines derived from poisons such as the venom of the deathstalker scorpion, which researchers say helps surgeons target brain cancer cells. Details

Season Info

Director
Alex Freeman
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2013