Officials will also tout the drug leucovorin as a potential autism treatment, in what President Donald Trump has billed as a “very important” announcement.

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I’ve got no idea what the alleged evidence for this is, but what I do know is that the people making these announcements are completely untrustworthy.

  • PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Tylenol is not nephrotoxic. It’s metabolized by the liver, and it can absolutely cause damage in high doses, but I think your statement is in error.

    • xyzzy@lemmy.today
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      10 hours ago

      Conclusion

      Acetaminophen is associated with a significantly increased risk of newly developing renal impairment in adults. Physicians who prescribe acetaminophen should be aware of potential adverse renal effects. A longitudinal study that further explores this association is warranted.

      https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7105620/