Trump Admits His Claims Linking Acetaminophen During Pregnancy to Autism Aren’t Doctor-Approved
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The fearmongering will prevent women from accessing the appropriate care during pregnancy," one health expert noted.

cross-posted from: https://ibbit.at/post/61873

On Monday, President Donald Trump advised against the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, baselessly suggesting that there is a link between the over-the-counter painkiller (also known by its brand name, Tylenol) and rising rates of autism. His comments were condemned by international health experts, who have warned that untreated fever during pregnancy can lead to dangerous complications…

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  • FnordPrefect [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.net
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    13 days ago

    Another study, released in Sweden this summer, analyzed 2.5 million children born in the country between 1995 and 2019 and found no correlation between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and post-birth autism rates.

    FFS I assumed this would at least be a, “there is no real evidence and we found a correlation”, type thing. Not going directly against 24 years of real researchers studying this exact thing doggirl-growl

    • Damarcusart [he/him, comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      13 days ago

      Yeah, but then they would need to actually listen to the researchers and follow their advice and recommendations. And every medical researcher’s #1 bit of advice is “don’t buy snake oil” so naturally, they can’t listen to people like that.