Also known as: Tylenol
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic medicine for fever and mild to moderate pain. It is commonly sold over the counter and also appears in prescription products in some markets. Typical consumer brands include Tylenol and Panadol.
Biotechnology is now a national security issue in Washington, with investment restrictions, export controls, and procurement bans targeting China. The Pentagon designated WuXi AppTec as a Chinese military company, sparking a legal challenge. Policymakers also warn about supply chain dependence, biosecurity, and the dual-use dilemma.
More than 80% of U.S. physicians use AI in their work. AI is revealing new cardiac biomarkers and speeding drug discovery, with the healthcare AI market projected to reach $505.6 billion by 2033—but studies warn of bias and eroding critical thinking.
Two separate studies examine interventions for individuals affected by preterm birth. A structured exercise program improved cardiovascular health and blood pressure in young adults born preterm. Meanwhile, prophylactic acetaminophen given to extremely preterm infants did not improve survival without severe morbidity, despite accelerating closure of a common heart defect.
Acromegaly patients face persistent symptoms including fatigue, joint pain, headaches, and brain fog despite biochemical control. Treatment burden and financial barriers remain significant, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where diagnostic tools and therapies are often inaccessible.
Pfizer is running a Phase 1 open-label multiple-dose study of PF-08653944 in adults with overweight or obesity. The study will assess gastric emptying and safety, with an update filed on 20 April 2026.
Microgravity drug research is expanding from ISS crystal studies to commercial manufacturing efforts. New experiments and a Varda-United Therapeutics collaboration target improved drug stability, delivery and production.
Egetis Therapeutics completed its rolling New Drug Application for Emcitate® (tiratricol) for MCT8 deficiency in the USA on January 29, 2026. The drug received European Commission approval in February 2025 and launched in Germany in May 2025. The company also provided updates on Japanese regulatory progress and the status of its Aladote® candidate for paracetamol overdose.
West Virginia University Cancer Institute has dosed the first patient in a phase 1/2 trial evaluating subcutaneous blinatumomab for CD19-positive mixed-phenotype acute leukemia, a rare disease with no FDA-approved therapies. The first patient achieved complete remission after one cycle.
Recent studies reveal significant barriers in accessing mental health care for children and maternal health services, with nearly 25% of children's mental health needs going unmet and abortion restrictions linked to increased maternal deaths.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07768514 |
Maxigesic for Postoperative Pain Control After Laparoscopic or Robotic Gastrectomy |
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | PHASE2 |
| NCT07766330 |
Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Restriction on the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Knee Osteoarthritis |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07759349 |
Comparison Of Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, And Trypsin-Chymotrypsin Plus Acetaminophen For Post-Endodontic Pain After Single-Visit Root Canal Treatment |
RECRUITING | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT07750639 |
Reducing Opioid Use After Upper Extremity Surgery: Testing Lower Prescriptions and Pill Quantity |
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | PHASE4 |
| NCT07738614 |
A Study of Eloralintide (LY3841136) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight |
RECRUITING | PHASE1 |
| NCT07723352 |
Journavx to Treat Pain After Thumb Basal Joint Arthroplasty |
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | |
| NCT07720791 |
Acetaminophen vs Placebo for Postoperative Analgesia After Abdominal Surgery |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
| NCT07710729 |
A Research Study Looking Into How UBT251 Works With Birth Control Tablets and Emptying of the Stomach in Women With Excess Body Weight Not Able to Become Pregnant |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE1 |
| NCT07634393 |
Intravenous Metoclopramide Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen for Acute Concussion Treatment |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
| NCT07571252 |
Impact of Preemptive Analgesia on Postoperative Pain in Orthognathic Surgery |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
