1962 in Science - Medicine

Medicine

  • James W. Black synthesises propranolol, the first beta blocker (used for regulation of angina pectoris), which becomes the world's best-selling drug.
  • Joseph Murray performs the first cadaveric renal transplant.
  • Nodding disease is first documented, in southern Tanzania.

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