A non-randomized, open-label, single-site clinical trial evaluated the safety and pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen intake in adults and children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II. Results ...

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or the brand name Tylenol, may come with added health risks, according to a new study. The drug, which is commonly used as a painkiller or an ingredient in ...

Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center and the University of Freiburg show how certain painkillers influence the iron metabolism of liver cancer cells and can thus contribute to iron ...

Children born with detectable acetaminophen in their cord blood had 3.73 times the odds of asthma at age 6 years and older. Acetaminophen and acetaminophen glucuronide in cord blood are associated ...

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 ...

Glutathione S-transferases (GST) may provide a means for treating fatal liver damage caused by paracetamol overdose. In a paper published in 7 November Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ...