You may have heard the recent announcement From the US government linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism. Well, at the risk of spoiling the episode, it’s nothing. This week, Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of acetaminophen and where the claim even came from.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
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Sawbones: Colonoscopy Preparation
Back from his first colonoscopy, Justin outlines the extremely detailed steps he took in order to prepare for the screening: the before, the after, and whether it's easier to take four liters of laxative or navigate the United States healthcare system.Music: "Medicines" by The Ta ... Show More
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Inside the Crisis at Tylenol
Last week, President Donald Trump warned that acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is a potential cause of autism. Many medical professionals say the relationship between acetaminophen and autism is inconclusive, and Trump's comments went beyond what his own administr ... Show More
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Trump, Tylenol and Autism
<p>During a televised news conference on Monday night, President Trump repeatedly gave out unproven medical advice that linked autism to Tylenol and childhood vaccines.</p><p>Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains what Mr. Trump said and what decades ... Show More
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<p>In this episode, hosts Drs. <a href='https://x.com/PLLU'>Peter Lu</a> and <a href='https://x.com/temarahajjat'>Temara Hajjat</a> talk to Dr. <a href='https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/6495/molleston-jean'>Jean Molleston</a> about drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in children. Dr ... Show More
