An excellent resource for the tragic story behind thalidomide. Trent Stephens provides a thorough and interesting history. Well worth the read.

Review: Dark Remedy: The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

An interesting read. It was all new to me. A few parts dragged, especially near the end. Most of the impact came earlier in the book, and by the end most of the steam seemed to have dissipated ... Read full review

Review: Dark Remedy: The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

Very informative, and interesting facts about the consequences of Thalidomide, but sometimes hard to read. Read full review

Review: Dark Remedy: The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

It's for school, not something I'd normally pick up. And it's as tough to read as you would expect for a book about a Nazi doctor who poisoned thousands of children. But there is good research and ... Read full review

Review: Dark Remedy: The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

Again to your science folk, esp those in research, loved this. Thalidomide related birth defects changed the FDA requirements for new drug approval. Such a cool story of its revival too. Read full review

Review: Dark Remedy: The Impact Of Thalidomide And Its Revival As A Vital Medicine

Thalidomide was the prescription given to pregnant women in the 70's for nausea - among other things. It resulted in horrendous birth defects and other drastic and tragic side-dffects. This book ... Read full review