Tag: thalidomide
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DecemberThalidomide and Teratogenic Medications: A History of Tragedy and Modern Safety Lessons
Thalidomide caused over 10,000 birth defects in the 1950s and 60s, leading to global drug safety reforms. Today, it's used under strict controls for cancer and leprosy, but its legacy teaches vital lessons for all pregnant patients and prescribers.
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