Bad Medicine, Part 2: (Drug) Trials and Tribulations (Rebroadcast)
Freakonomics Radio
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Intro
This chapter explores the history and fallout of thalidomide, initially marketed as a safe sedative but linked to severe birth defects. It highlights the shortcomings of drug testing and the critical failures in ensuring safety for pregnant women.
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