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When Medicine Turns Capital

An interview with physician Victor Roy on his newly released book Capitalizing a Cure

April 17, 2023 • by Victor Roy and Emma Pirnay
Emma Pirnay interviews Victor Roy about his newly released book, Capitalizing a Cure and uncovering the capitalized pharmaceutical industry....

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