The Tales of Osteopathy Students

Ep 56 (S4 Ep4): The Thalidomide Scandal

April 17, 2022 The Tales of Osteopathy Students Season 4 Episode 4
The Tales of Osteopathy Students
Ep 56 (S4 Ep4): The Thalidomide Scandal
Show Notes

This week it's the return of medical story time! V tells us all about the thalidomide scandal of the late 1950s and early 1960s that effected countless families across Europe. Along with the story of one incredible woman Dr Frances Kelsey who single handedly managed to stop the drug ever hitting the US market and potentially saved thousands of lives.