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Leucovorin lacks evidence to use as autism treatment, FDA says

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The FDA approved leucovorin for treating cerebral folate deficiency but clarified there's insufficient evidence to support its use as an autism treatment, retracting previous statements suggesting broad benefits for autistic children. This decision underscores the importance of evidence-based claims in medical reporting and advises content creators to critically evaluate health information before dissemination.

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