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Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry (American Medical Association)
American Medical Association. Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2
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"The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2" is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The work is a compilation of reports and analyses from the Journal of the American Medical Association and focuses on the evaluation of various proprietary and patent medicines that were prevalent at the time. It serves as a critical examination of the questionable ethics and efficacy of such medicines, often exposing misinformation and deceptive marketing tactics aimed at both the public and healthcare professionals. The opening of this volume introduces the purpose and structure of the publication, highlighting its establishment as a response to ongoing concerns within the medical community regarding the safety and effectiveness of proprietary medicines. It outlines the Council’s intention to provide clear distinctions between ethical medications and those deemed quackery or harmful. This portion includes various reports that analyze specific products, revealing inconsistencies in their claimed ingredients and therapeutic effects, while emphasizing the potential dangers of misleading advertisements. The text's scholarly tone and systematic approach suggest a commitment to promoting transparency and reform in the pharmaceutical industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Category: Drugs/Alcohol/Pharmacology
Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings
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