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First in Human

Experimental treatments at Building 10 of the NIH in Bethesda, MD, are being used to treat 4 patients who have not responded to conventional medicine.

A three-part documentary series shares powerful stories of healthcare heroes, patients, and loved ones from the NIH Clinical Center.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Admission

1. Admission

Aired: Aug 10, 2017

Four critically ill patients arrive at the NIH's Building 10 to participate i...

Episode 2 Treatment

2. Treatment

Aired: Aug 17, 2017

As Bo Cooper recovers from a close call with death, Anita McAlister ponders h...

Episode 3 Prognosis

3. Prognosis

Aired: Aug 24, 2017

The final consultations take place, revealing the outcome of the experimental...

Info about First in Human

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Discovery

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary