It's World Clinical Trials Day today (thanks to James)
May 20th. The day the first pair of shoes were designed, in 1310. The day bona fide, national treasure Louis Theroux was born, in 1970. And, most excitingly of all, the day James Lind conducted the first randomised clinical trial, way back in 1747. Thanks to James, May 20th is now also World Clinical Trials Day. James Lind was a Doctor, pioneer of naval hygiene and an expert on the treatment of scurvy. In 1747, while serving as surgeon on HMS Salisbury, he selected 12 men wit