Autism
Autism
Causes, Preventive Measures, and Therapeutic Options
Introductory remarks
Yesterday at the memorial service for the cold-bloodedly murdered Charlie Kirk, President Trump told mourners that his administration has found an answer to autism and will reveal details imminently. Early reporting indicates that the announcement will suggest a link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism risk, and will point to leucovorin as a potential therapy.
I have not yet examined the strength of the evidence for these particular claims in detail, so I withhold judgment on their validity.
The decisive factors
The number of children with autism spectrum disorders is rising at an alarming pace - far beyond what improved diagnostics alone can explain. While genetic causes are unlikely to account for this trend, a growing body of research points to modern lifestyle factors as key drivers. Central to this discussion is the role of the hippocampus, a brain region essential for social interaction …