Tag: Thalidomide medical research
Thalidomide: Impact and Legacy After Sixty Years
In September 2024, a group of American thalidomide survivors and their families headed to Washington, D.C. to advocate for government support. This marked over 60 years since Frances Oldham Kelsey, a medical examiner at...
Uncovering the Dangers of Thalidomide: Medical Investigation Reveals Risks
Uncovering the Dangers of Thalidomide: Medical Investigation Reveals RisksIn the early 1960s, the world was shaken by a medical mystery that had devastating consequences for countless families. Dr. Widukind Lenz, a German pediatrician, embarked...
Thalidomide Safety Concerns: Frances Oldham Kelsey’s Doubts
Thalidomide Safety Concerns: Frances Oldham Kelsey's VigilanceIn the early 1960s, the German pharmaceutical market was experiencing a boom, with one of the best-selling drugs being a sedative called Contergan. The active ingredient in Contergan...