FDA and autism

FDA Declines to Endorse Leucovorin for Autism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially stated it will not endorse leucovorin, a drug previously suggested as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). White House Briefing Raised Hopes Just last fall, in a White House briefing, FDA Commissioner Dr....

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Sacramento environment and autism

Understanding Environmental Factors and Autism

Recent studies by researchers at institutions including UC Davis Health and UCLA have examined how environmental conditions during pregnancy may be linked to autism. Part of that is wildfire smoke and its potential effects on early development. A massive new study of more than...

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autistic small business owners in Sacramento

Building Confidence Through Family and Small Business

A Southern California mother and her teenage son are showing that autism does not limit dreams. Instead, with support, patience, and opportunity, it can be part of a powerful story of growth and independence. Bree, Juan, and her 14-year-old son, Sky, have built a...

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Healthcare system in Sacramento

Health System Pressures and What They Mean for Neurodevelopmental Care

Rapid population growth, an aging population, and a national physician shortage are putting increasing strain on the Sacramento region’s health systems. These difficulties impact all facets of medicine, but they also have significant ramifications for people with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, who frequently...

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