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SOURCE: The Conversation
9/1/2021
How "Snake Oil" Got a Bad Name
by Caitjan Gainty
19th century snake oil was not necessarily less effective than the wares of orthodox medical professionals, but was unable to withstand changes in the medical marketplace driven by professional organizations.
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