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An analysis of the drugs and chemicals causing malformations and congenital abnormalities in the human foetus. It reviews experimental studies in animals and clinical data on human development, and addresses public health concerns over teratogens. Teratogens are identified by chemical, generic and trade names.

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"""Universal praise for the previous editions a remarkable work, which will probably prove the most complete readily available reference book for some years to come. ""-British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ""an excellent and welcome summary of the literature on studies in humans and animals of exposure to drugs and chemicals. ""-Journal of the American Medical Association ""an excellent introduction to the principles of teratogenesis. recommend[ed]. ""-Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology ""'Schardein' has been a standard work in this field since its first publication [in 1976]. comprehensiveprovides an enormous number of references. Use this book with benefit as a catalogue and an initial lead to the literature. ""-Human & Experimental Toxicology ""a wonderful resource. Those of us who do a lot of counseling or writing on developmental toxicity cannot afford to be without this book. ""-Reproductive Toxicology Prepublication praise for the Third Edition"" The immensity and completeness of the bibliography and the extensiveness of the index makes the book a necessity for teratologists who wish to become familiar with many aspects of environmental reproductive risks. Besides presenting rather complete reviews of the literatureSchardein has prepared numerous tables that summarize these reproductive effects succinctly and with clarity. ""-from the Foreword by Dr. Robert L. Brent, Head, Laboratory of Clinical and Environmental Teratology, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware ""an excellent compilation. ""- Indian Journal of Toxicology"

Universal praise for the previous editions a remarkable work, which will probably prove the most complete readily available reference book for some years to come. -British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology an excellent and welcome summary of the literature on studies in humans and animals of exposure to drugs and chemicals. -Journal of the American Medical Association an excellent introduction to the principles of teratogenesis. recommend[ed]. -Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 'Schardein' has been a standard work in this field since its first publication [in 1976]. comprehensiveprovides an enormous number of references. Use this book with benefit as a catalogue and an initial lead to the literature. -Human & Experimental Toxicology a wonderful resource. Those of us who do a lot of counseling or writing on developmental toxicity cannot afford to be without this book. -Reproductive Toxicology Prepublication praise for the Third Edition The immensity and completeness of the bibliography and the extensiveness of the index makes the book a necessity for teratologists who wish to become familiar with many aspects of environmental reproductive risks. Besides presenting rather complete reviews of the literatureSchardein has prepared numerous tables that summarize these reproductive effects succinctly and with clarity. -from the Foreword by Dr. Robert L. Brent, Head, Laboratory of Clinical and Environmental Teratology, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware an excellent compilation. - Indian Journal of Toxicology

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Schardein, James

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