What is the Use of Bisemutum? An Examination of Medicinal Bismuth Compounds
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Although historically known, bismuth compounds found a modern resurgence in medicine during the 1980s following the discovery of *Helicobacter pylori*. For those wondering, the term 'Bisemutum' is most likely a historical misspelling or confusion related to the heavy metallic element bismuth, whose various compounds are extensively used in pharmaceuticals today. This article clarifies the medical applications of these potent agents.
