Lithium: A Doctor, a Drug, & a Breakthrough

In the shadow of renowned medical breakthroughs like the DNA double helix, penicillin, the X-ray, and insulin, a remarkable tale remained concealed—a tale of a miracle drug and its unsung pioneer, a fierce battle to make lithium a remedy for the masses. The year 1949 bore witness to the discovery of lithium's extraordinary potential in treating bipolar disorder, a revelation that ranks among the most pivotal yet obscured revelations of the modern age. In Lithium, author Walter Brown, a dedicated psychiatrist and professor at Brown University, unravels the astonishing narrative.

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