FDA Approves New Autism Treatment Amid Policy Changes
TL;DR
The FDA unexpectedly approved the old chemotherapy drug leucovorin as a treatment for some individuals with autism, deviating from its usual rigorous review process, which has raised concerns among experts about the potential for hype and the narrowing of the drug's scope.
- F.D.A.’s Approval of Drug for Autism Upends Review Process The New York Times
- President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Announce Bold Actions to Tackle Autism Epidemic HHS.gov
- FDA aims to expand use of leucovorin as RFK Jr. touts it as autism treatment statnews.com
- What is leucovorin, the drug Trump claims can help treat autism? Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- FDA to approve drug to treat autism symptoms Politico
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