Tag Archives: evidence-based practice

Autism and Acetaminophen use during Pregnancy: reviewing the evidence

By | October 20, 2025
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colorful puzzle pieces connecting brains and genes, as evidence links risk factors for autism

What just happened, and why people are talking about it In late September 2025, FDA announced it would start a process to add language to acetaminophen labels noting a possible association with autism and ADHD when used during pregnancy, and it sent a notice to physicians [pdf] summarizing the concern. The move followed statements from… Read More »

Cancer care: sometimes less is more

By | July 13, 2017
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Cancer is a dreaded disease – and in the US, a typical response to a cancer diagnosis is to try every treatment available in hopes that something might work. Understandable! But cancer overtreatment is a serious problem that drives up costs, causes avoidable morbidity and mortality, and reduces the quality of care. What is overtreatment?… Read More »