Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide
| Author | : Cheryl Krasnick Warsh |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 425 |
| Release | : 2024-03-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780197632543 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0197632548 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by : Cheryl Krasnick Warsh
Download or read book Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide written by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1960s, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration became one of the most celebrated women in America when she prevented the deadly sedative thalidomide from entering the U.S. market. Her lifesaving work there became the basis for the FDA's current drug approval protocols. This biography brings to light the efforts and legacy of a pioneering woman in science whose contributions are still influential today.
