Dark Remedy The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival As a Vital Medicine

Name: Dark Remedy The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival As a Vital Medicine
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ISBN: 9780738205908

ISBN-10: 0738205907

ISBN-13: 9780738205908

Edition: 2001

Authors: Trent Stephens, Rock Brynner

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In this medical detective story, Trent Stephens and Rock Brynner recount the history of thalidomide, from the epidemic of birth defects in the 1960s to the present day.

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 12/27/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.16" wide x 8.58" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Dr. Trent Stephens holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Zoology from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in anatomy from the University of Pennsylvania. Trent teaches human anatomy, neuroanatomy, and embryology. His skill as a biological illustrator has greatly influenced every illustration in his texts.



Preface



Prologue




An Uncertain Utopia



The Epidemic



The United States in Peril



The Aftermath



Moral Justice and the Press



Reforming the FDA



Children's Voices, Strong and Clear



Lazarus Rises



The HIV Connection



Thalidomide Approved



The Mechanism of Action



One Patient's Account



Thalidomide and Hippocrates


Notes


Acknowledgments


Index