Thalidomide: the true story?

BMJ. 2007 May 5;334(7600):933. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39199.637986.59.

Abstract

A legal battle between the German media and the manufacturers of the drug thalidomide over the accuracy of a new television drama has thrust the 50 year old tragedy back into the headlines

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Drama
  • Drug Industry / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Television / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Teratogens / toxicity*
  • Thalidomide / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Teratogens
  • Thalidomide