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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Acetaminophen overdose is the most frequent cause of liver injuries. N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI) has been proposed as the toxic metabolite of acetaminophen induced by cytochrome P-450.
MT Kazemi+8 more
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More than 20 previously reported lines of independent evidence from clinical observations, studies in laboratory animal models, pharmacokinetic considerations, and numerous temporal and spatial associations indicate that numerous genetic and ...
John P. Jones+5 more
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Acetaminophen is one of the most common over-the-counter pain medications used worldwide and is considered safe at therapeutic dose. However, intentional and unintentional overdose accounts for up to 70% of acute liver failure cases in the western world.
Sarah Piel+6 more
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Risk factors and demographics for microtia in South America: a case-control analysis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The etiopathogenesis of microtia is still unknown in the majority of the cases, particularly for individuals presenting with isolated microtia.
Castilla, Eduardo Enrique+4 more
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Objective The objective was to report the safety and efficacy of an anti‐IFNAR1 antibody (anifrolumab) in a patient with STING‐associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI) who presented with vasculitic ulcers and systemic inflammation refractory to JAK inhibition (JAKi) and to the interferon‐β–neutralizing monoclonal antibody dazukibart ...
Sara Alehashemi+13 more
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False positive acetaminophen concentrations in icteric serum
Introduction: Serum concentrations of acetaminophen are measured to predict the risk of hepatotoxicity in cases of acetaminophen overdose and to identify acetaminophen use in patients with acute liver injury without a known cause.
L. de Jong+4 more
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Use Modifies the Sulfation of Sex Hormones
Background: Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is one of the most common medications used for management of pain in the world. There is lack of consensus about the mechanism of action, and concern about the possibility of adverse effects on reproductive health.
Isaac V. Cohen+9 more
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ABSTRACT Since cholesterol triggers many diseases, many methods have been developed for its determination. In this study, an alternative system for cholesterol determination was developed by preparing amperometric biosensors. In the development of the biosensor, Pt/polypyrrole–polystyrene sulfonate film was prepared by electropolymerization of ...
Alaa Anwer Ali Dada+3 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman+3 more
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Postnatal Acetaminophen and Potential Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder among Males
Some evidence from the literature suggests that postnatal acetaminophen exposure may be associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using a data set obtained from a previous study that was derived from an Internet-based survey among
Seth S. Bittker, Kathleen R. Bell
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