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Countdown to Roe: 1962
Sherri Finkbine, host of Romper Room, goes to Sweden to abort a baby she suspects has been deformed due to her illegal use of Thalidomide.

Abortion Perspectives


Mother Courage
The story of the most public abortion in the history of the United States.

Newsrx.net - Thalidomide


Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada
Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada offers support to people affected by this drug introduced to combat nausea in pregnant women.

WebMD - Thalidomide
Explore the indications, side effects, dosage and drug interactions of this controversial medication and read safety precautions for its use.

Thalomid Consumer Information
Medication, better known as thalidomide, is used to treat erythema nodosum leprosum. Read warnings about its devastating side effects.

Horror and Hope of Thalidomide
Explore the history of this notorious medication and read about research which may yield a version free from devastating side effects.

March of Dimes - Thalidomide
Birth-defects foundation explores this drug's tragic history and discusses its potential for treating several serious diseases.

USP Drug Guide, Thalidomide
Controversial drug is used to treat erythema nodosum leprosum and other conditions. Learn what precautions to observe while taking it.

Thalidomide's Long & Winding Road
Bulletin of Experimental Treatments for AIDS discusses the drug's tarnished past and new promise as a treatment for ARC and other diseases.

PharmInfoNet - Thalidomide
PharmInfoNet presents answers to frequently asked questions about this notorious drug. Explore its serious side effects and find dosage advice.

Thalidomide


Thalidomide Background Information


Thalidomide Designated an Orphan Drug
Discover how thalidomide may be of use in treating primary brain tumors in this March '98 press release from the manufacturer.

Thalidomide in Oncology
Cancer research institute profiles the history and potential uses of this infamous drug. Includes indications, contraindications and warnings.

Thalidomide Information
Doctors are now prescribing this drug that causes severe birth defects to leprosy victims. Find a FAQ or download documents in .pdf format.

Thalidomide Is Back
Piece in FindArticles focuses on the potential benefits of the drug Thalidomide that caused over 10 000 birth defects during the 1960's.