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1937 Elixir Sulfanilamide Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy

The 1937 tragedy involving a improperly prepared sulfanilamide medication resulted in the deaths of over 100 people, primarily children. This incident stemmed from the use of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic solvent,... Read more »