Title |
A tragédia da talidomida: a luta pelos direitos das vítimas e por melhor regulação de medicamentos
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Published in |
História, Ciências, Saúde-Manguinhos, September 2017
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DOI | 10.1590/s0104-59702017000300004 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Adriana Moro, Noela Invernizzi |
Abstract |
The thalidomide tragedy in the late 1950s was a watershed moment for pharmaceutical regulation. New uses for this medication are being researched and implemented today. This article revisits the history of thalidomide and its consequences for regulation and for victims' rights in Brazil, based on a literature review, documentary analysis, and newspaper reports. The events highlighted herein show the lack of strong standards for safe medication use, as well as how the tragedy was transformed into a public problem through its divulgation in the press; the article also shows that the increasing mobilization of victims was essential in pushing for more effective drug regulations. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Brazil | 181 | 41% |
United States | 22 | 5% |
Portugal | 4 | <1% |
Netherlands | 2 | <1% |
Japan | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Namibia | 1 | <1% |
Australia | 1 | <1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Other | 0 | 0% |
Unknown | 230 | 52% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 438 | 99% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 5 | 1% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | <1% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 70 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Bachelor | 12 | 17% |
Student > Master | 10 | 14% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 9% |
Researcher | 3 | 4% |
Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 3% |
Other | 4 | 6% |
Unknown | 33 | 47% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 6 | 9% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 6 | 9% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 7% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 3 | 4% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 3 | 4% |
Other | 13 | 19% |
Unknown | 34 | 49% |