Acetaminophen Videos

(October 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the Czech Republic - According to a report published in The Lancet, giving infants acetaminophen may weaken their immune system's response to vaccination. Researchers studied two groups of infants--one that received frequent acetaminophen doses a day after vaccination while the other was given nothing. Children in the acetaminophen group showed a considerably weaker immune response to vaccination. From London - Kidney transplant patients are safe to undergo coronary angiography to assess the health of their heart prior to surgery, according to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Researchers studied 76 patients who had late stage chronic kidney disease and were candidates for transplant surgery. They found that kidney function was not noticeably affected before or after the angiography. And finally, from Australia - Scientists have been unable to pinpoint the precise health effects of smoking marijuana, according to research published in The Lancet. Researchers reviewed nearly 100 studies examining the effects of smoking marijuana. While they found a connection between THC blood levels and car crashes, they could not form a solid link between the drug and other health concerns such as schizophrenia.

How to properly give this pain medication to your children.

(July 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the journal Hepatology, diet may influence the risk of liver disease. In a study of over 9,200 patients, researchers found that greater consumption of cholesterol was associated with a higher risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. A diet high in protein was also associated with increased liver risk, while a diet high in carbohydrates was associated with decreased risk. From Providence - According to research in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, chemical exposure may be linked to rising death rates from disease. Increased exposure to nitrosamines in the food supply and environment have been found to parallel rising death rates from diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Nitrosamines can cause DNA damage, cell death and cancer, and have been linked to insulin resistance. And finally, from Baltimore - According to research in the journal Liver Transplantation, acetaminophen tops the list of drugs implicated in liver damage requiring transplantation. In a study of over 500 adults, researchers found that acetaminophen was the drug implicated in 40% of cases. The FDA has recommended that the maximum single adult dose be reduced from 1000 mg to 650 mg. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

FDA says acetaminophen is safe, but people are ignoring dosage recommendations.

FDA advisers call for greater regulation of the pain reliever.

FDA panel calls for restrictions on the popular pain reliever.

ABC's medical expert says acetaminophen alternatives have other risks.

Government experts call for stricter dose limits on acetaminophen.

The FDA is worried that many people are overdosing on the popular painkiller.

Dr Savard discusses new concerns about the most widely used drug in the country.

The FDA is worried that many people are overdosing on the popular painkiller.

(June 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to research presented during Digestive Disease Week, pollution may be contributing to U.S. liver disease rates. Researchers found that nearly 40% of adults have elevated levels of alanine aminotransferase, an enzyme related to conditions like liver disease. It was then found that higher levels of heavy metals, pesticides and mercury were linked with higher odds of having elevated ALT. From Washington - The FDA has issued a report stating that products containing acetaminophen should carry stronger warning labels. The report cites the dangers of taking multiple products that contain acetaminophen, and ingesting the drug with alcohol. It suggests that patients not take more than one acetaminophen product at a time, and taking more than the recommended dose can cause severe liver damage. And finally, back to Chicago - According to a study presented during Digestive Disease Week, the incidence of Crohn's disease is increasing among adolescents. In a study of 5.8 million residents in northern France, researchers found that from 1988 to 2005 the incidence of Crohn's disease rose from 3.5 to 5.2 cases per 100,000 person-years among those under age 20. The disease currently affects about 630,000 people in North America. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

There is a very real threat to your life lurking in your home right now. Widely believed to be one of the safest products on the market, yet anywhere between 100 to 500 Americans are dying every year from it. And tens of thousands more are being injured. While the media completely ignores this potentially lethal hazard, in an interview with Healthiernews.com, HSI director Jenny Thompson reveals the truth about this dangerous over-the-counter product and the only way to reverse its damage before its too late. Get more information about this threat to your life by visiting http://www.hsibaltimore.com/youtube Health Disclaimer: The information provided in this video should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this video. Viewers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being.

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