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Stalling for Survival - A Lonely Fight Against a Deadly Medicine

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Thalidomide Controversy

This chapter explores the troubling approval process of the drug thalidomide, illuminating unethical practices and the pivotal role of individuals in safeguarding public health. It highlights the profound effects of a Canadian woman's advocacy in reforming drug regulations and critiques the manipulation of historical narratives in the context of modern health debates.

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