Dark Remedy

The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, History, Science & Nature, Science
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Author: Trent Stephens, Rock Brynner ISBN: 9780786731121
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: April 27, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: Trent Stephens, Rock Brynner
ISBN: 9780786731121
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: April 27, 2009
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

In this riveting medical detective story, Trent Stephens and Rock Brynner recount the history of thalidomide, from the epidemic of birth defects in the 1960's to the present day, as scientists work to create and test an alternative drug that captures thalidomide's curative properties without its cruel side effects. A parable about compassion-and the absence of it-Dark Remedy is a gripping account of thalidomide's extraordinary impact on the lives of individuals and nations over half a century.

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In this riveting medical detective story, Trent Stephens and Rock Brynner recount the history of thalidomide, from the epidemic of birth defects in the 1960's to the present day, as scientists work to create and test an alternative drug that captures thalidomide's curative properties without its cruel side effects. A parable about compassion-and the absence of it-Dark Remedy is a gripping account of thalidomide's extraordinary impact on the lives of individuals and nations over half a century.

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