Ugly History: The US syphilis experiment | Susan M. Reverby

The transcript discusses the history of syphilis, focusing on the Tuskegee study, which involved unethical experimentation on black men under false pretenses. Despite advancements in treatment, researchers withheld information and treatment to pursue racial theories. Public outcry eventually led to the study's closure, highlighting the need for ethical research practices and systemic change in medical care.

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