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The Hypodermic Syringe

A look at the invention of the hypodermic syringe which started a medical revolution

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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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project