These videos were produced in 2022 in support of the Medical Heritage Center's 25th anniversary celebrations, to highlight the curator's all-time favorite artifacts in the Medical Heritage Center's special collections.
History
Columbus' Own: Bis-Lumin was developed by the Columbus Pharmacal Company. This company was incorporated into Columbus in 1886. The Columbus Pharmacal Company eventually changed names to Philips Roxane in 1961 and later to Roxane Labs in 1982.
Purpose
Good-bye, Stomachaches! Bis-Lumin was an antacid medication. Antacids are substances that neutralize stomach acidity and are used to remedy heartburn, indigestion or any upset stomach.
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Who is James Halford Warren?
Ohio State Alum: James Halford Warren (November 6, 1889 – 1972) was a member of the first Ohio State College of Medicine graduating class on June 16, 1915. Previous to this he was a student and assistant professor in pathology at Starling-Ohio Medical College. He married Miss Lucile Vaughn in 1913 and they had one child James V. Warren.
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About Hal O. Anger
Proven Innovator: Hal O. Anger was born on May 20, 1920. Anger was an electrical engineer and biophysicist at Donner Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley. During his career, Anger became best known for inventing the scintillation camera, which is also known as the gamma and/or Anger camera.
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