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Mohave Medicine Addendum |
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written by RJB, the primary author of that piece. It is known that there are several areas of medicine which are not touched upon in this history. This is not meant as a slight, only that the author was not able to include them during his period as semi-official researcher/compiler of the story (Aug. 23, 2002 - June 14, 2004). Recognized areas of deficiency include early twentieth century exploration and discovery of the endocrine system and hormones, the teasing out of the types and functions of vitamins, and the accomplishments of the Mayo brothers. Also, lowering highway speed limits, more automotive safety features and engineering, and decrease in the legally acceptable blood alcohol levels; consumer use of multi-vitamins and supplements; increase of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and generics; and the Underwriter Laboratories' work and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The author has also discovered in his notes that a little additional specific Mohave County history can be told. He hopes to be able to add that material here in the near future. Finally, in addition to a handful of typographical errors, I am aware that there are multiple font sizes visible in at least certain browser windows. A change in editing software versions in use occurred during the compiling of this history and RJB did not have the luxury of being able to clean up the programming. Perhaps at some point this can be adjusted. In the meantime, please enjoy the results of this labor-of-love project. |