Discovery

12/10/2010 GMT

Oct 13, 2010
Exploration of medical surprises in West Africa including the unexpected effects of vitamin A supplementation at birth and controversies surrounding the DTP vaccine. Gender differences in vaccine trials and ethical considerations in pediatric research are also discussed.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Vaccine Effects on Children's Immune Systems and Maternity Clinic Trials
02:55 • 2min
3
Unexpected Results of Vitamin A Supplementation Trial
04:42 • 3min
4
Vaccine Controversies and Unexpected Findings
07:42 • 12min
5
Gender Disparities in Clinical Trial Outcomes
19:41 • 5min
6
Ethical Considerations and Advocacy for Vaccine Research
24:57 • 2min