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

Published by Medical Xpress 13 August 2026 at 13:00
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Poison center reports of liver injuries rise nearly 400% since 2000, with acetaminophen as a top driver - Medical Xpress
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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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