Clinical Trials Day: From Citrus and Scurvy to the Cutting Edge of Care
05.20.2025In 1747, aboard a British naval ship riddled with disease, surgeon James Lind conducted what is widely recognized as the first randomized clinical trial. His goal? To find a cure for scurvy, a deadly affliction among sailors. By dividing sick crew members into treatment groups—including one that received citrus fruits- Lind unknowingly launched a revolution [...]
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