In the US thalidomide had been distributed in clinical trials, including to pregnant women, without either informed consent or requirements for data collection; however, in 1962 as a direct result ...

Thalidomide, a sedative that caused severe birth defects 50 years ago when it was prescribed to pregnant women, has enjoyed revived interest owing to its potency as an antiangiogenic and anti ...

Born with no arms after her mother was given thalidomide while pregnant, Mandy Masters became an iconic symbol of the scandal. 'When I was born they took me away from my mum and phoned my dad.

Thalidomide survivor Lisa McManus has been ... Australia did not conduct a media campaign in the 1960s warning pregnant women, or make efforts to confiscate the drug from homes.

Unless you are of “a certain age”, the name Frances Oldham Kelsey might not ring a bell. Yet, there is a strong South Dakota connection to her, along with a street in Sioux Falls that ...

Thalidomide was a widely used drug in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the treatment of nausea in pregnant women and resulted in severe birth defects. While there are 146 known registered ...

Thalidomide was developed as a sleeping pill, but it was also thought to be useful for easing morning sickness in pregnant women. Unfortunately, it had not been tested for use in this way.

Thalidomide survivors living in Scotland will receive lifelong financial support, the Scottish government has announced. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he hoped the commitment to provide ...