Title of article
Firstly Documented Beliefs on Drug Teratogenicity
Author/Authors
al-Attar, Muhammad School of Traditional Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Kiyanie, Narges Department of Traditional pharmacy - Faculty of Traditional Medicine - Tehran University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
Pages
4
From page
63
To page
66
Abstract
Viruses and drugs are well-known teratogens. In 1941, rubella virus was shown to cause severe birth defects such as cataracts, deafness and cardiac defects. Thalidomide received worldwide attention in the 1950s, after over 10,000 neonates were born with malformations. Until early 1940s, it was thought that embryos were protected from environmental agents (such as drugs) by the mother’s uterine, abdominal walls and fetal membranes.
Keywords
Drug Teratogenicity , teratogens , Viruses , drugs
Journal title
Journal of Research on History of Medicine
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2520894
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