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Trump's Tylenol-Autism Claims Contradicted by Scientists

TrueGov Editorial Team4 months ago
Trump's Tylenol-Autism Claims Contradicted by Scientists

Researchers say White House misinterpreted their findings on acetaminophen

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President Donald Trump made statements during a White House press conference linking the over-the-counter medication Tylenol to rising autism rates, urging pregnant women to avoid the medication. The researchers whose work was cited by the administration have stated their findings are being misinterpreted. The scientists clarified that their paper did not establish a causal relationship between acetaminophen and autism, but rather suggested the association merited consideration by physicians when treating pregnant patients.

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Trump's Tylenol-Autism Claims Contradicted by Scientists