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What parents need to know about Tylenol, autism and the difference between finding a link and finding a cause in scientific research

  • Written by Mark Louie Ramos, Assistant Research Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
imageIn cases where associations are found, researchers must consider dosage response, differences between siblings and other factors to determine a cause-and-effect relationship.Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images

Claims from the Trump White House about links between use of the painkiller acetaminophen – often sold under the brand name Tylenol...

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