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Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism? Here's what research shows

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The Trump administration is hailing a medication called leucovorin for reducing some autism symptoms.

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  1. What is leucovorin? FDA to relabel drug for autism treatment

    Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia ·

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    Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism? Here's what research shows

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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  1. Forbes

    Trump Prepares Autism Announcement: Here’s What to Know (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The administration will reportedly also identify leucovorin, a drug used to treat cancer and anemia, as a potential treatment for autism.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    What is leucovorin? FDA to relabel drug for autism treatment (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    The FDA announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms. Here's what we know.

  3. The Conversation US

    What is leucovorin, the drug the Trump administration says can treat autism? (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Could a cancer drug really treat autism? The evidence is far from certain. Here’s what we know so far.

  4. CNN

    What science says about leucovorin, the drug Trump touted for autism (opens CNN)

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    President Donald Trump’s comments about autism this week sparked widespread concern and criticism from many in the community. But there’s also some curiosity about a new use for an old drug.

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Is leucovorin an effective treatment for autism? Here's what research shows (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Trump administration is hailing a medication called leucovorin for reducing some autism symptoms.

  6. Forbes

    FDA Recognizes Leucovorin As A Treatment For Some Autistic Children (opens Forbes)

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    FDA expands leucovorin use to autistic children with speech issues. Here’s what it is, how it works in the brain, and why it helps some children with autism.

  7. WMUR

    Trump administration fast-tracks leucovorin for autism despite limited research (opens WMUR)

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    A Trump administration decision to repurpose an old chemotherapy drug for autism has surprised many experts — including the physician who recently proposed the idea.

  8. Scientific American

    Does the Unproven Autism Drug Backed by Trump Really Work? (opens Scientific American)

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    The Trump administration is backing leucovorin as a treatment for autism, despite limited evidence. Some doctors and researchers are concerned

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