Memantine Boosts Social Functioning in Some Autism Cases
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A study found that memantine, a medication used for Alzheimer's disease, improved social functioning in some individuals with autism, sparking interest in potential new treatment options.
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The findings were published online on October 1 in JAMA Network Open
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle...
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