Tylenol autism lawsuits show why judicial gatekeeping is essential

Tylenol autism lawsuits show why judicial gatekeeping is essential

When claims are made that one of the most widely used medications during pregnancy may cause autism, the public understandably pays attention. Scientists, healthcare professionals, and even judges, however, must ask: What does the evidence actually show? That question is now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York. The court is reviewing whether to revive more than 500 lawsuits brought by parents alleging that prenatal a…