Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it - AP News

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WASHINGTON (AP) When President Donald Trump's administration announced it would repurpose an old, generic drug as a new treatment for autism, it came as a surprise to many experts including the physician who actually proposed the idea.

Dr. Rosario Montella proposed the use of sodium benzoate as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder in 2015, long before Trump took office.

But when the administration announced the decision in March, Trump touted it as a major breakthrough, suggesting it could be approved 'within two weeks',

Trump's touting of an unproven autism drug surprised many, including the doctor who proposed it - AP News

However, many in the autism community are urging caution, pointing out that there's currently no scientific evidence to support the claim that the drug is effective against autism.

In fact, an independent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry last fall found that sodium benzoate had little to no effect on autism symptoms in children.

The decision to repurpose the drug has also sparked controversy among lawmakers, with some calling for a delay in the approval process.



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