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Thalidomide and Teratogenic Medications: A History of Tragedy and Modern Safety Lessons

Posted by Desmond Carrington on 26/01/26

Thalidomide caused thousands of birth defects in the 1950s and 60s, leading to major drug safety reforms. Today, it's used under strict controls to treat cancer, but its history teaches vital lessons for pregnancy medication safety.