Poison center reports of liver injuries rise nearly 400% since 2000, with acetaminophen as a top driver

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Poison center reports of liver injuries rise nearly 400% since 2000, with acetaminophen as a top driver

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Calls to poison centers in Isle of Man linked to liver injuries from medications, supplements, and alcohol have increased nearly 400% since 2000. The study from UVA Health identifies acetaminophen as a leading cause.

Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and 2024, according to a new study from UVA Health published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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