4th International Conference on Gold and Silver in Medicine
1999
4th International Conference on Gold and Silver in Medicine
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Author Information
Author(s): C. Frank Shaw III
Primary Institution: Eastern Kentucky University
Conclusion
The conference highlighted the medicinal properties of gold and silver, showcasing their distinct applications and the emerging overlap in their biochemistry.
Supporting Evidence
- Gold compounds are proven antiarthritic agents and show promise against tumors, HIV, and malaria.
- Silver is widely used as an anti-bacterial agent for treating wounds and burns.
- The conference exhibited extensive overlap between gold and silver presentations for the first time.
Takeaway
Scientists from around the world met to talk about how gold and silver can help with medicine, showing that they can do different things but also have some similarities.
Participant Demographics
Participants were drawn from 8 countries and three continents.
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