Guest guest Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 RESEARCHNew Autism Drug Offers Hope By Jyoti Pal xrl.in/6cxyIn a remarkable medical breakthrough, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a drug that helps alleviate Autism symptoms.The drug, Arbaclofen, designed to rebalance brain chemistry hailed as the first treatment that could help ease Autism's distressing symptomsDetails of the study For the purpose of the study, Craig kson from the Indiana University School of Medicine and team enrolled 25 Autistic children aged between 6 and 17.The severity of the condition, detailing levels of communication, imagination, and social relationships problems were tracked for each patient.The drug was administered to each participant for over eight weeks.At the end of eight-week clinical trail, the participants were calmer and more sociable. They made eye contact more frequently, were less anxious, and become less irritable than at the start, researchers found."We observed marked improvement in the majority of patients treated in the study, including reductions in agitation and tantrums. They made eye contact more easily and were less anxious than at the start," said kson."This work will potentially open up a door in treating disorders that has, until recently, been firmly shut," kson averred.How does Arbaclofen work? Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain typically characterized by impaired social interaction and communication,and restricted and repetitive behavior.The current line of treatment typically includes use of anti-depressants and anti-psychotics that target only specific symptoms.Arbaclofen, the new autism drug being developed by Seaside Therapeutics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, works by rebalancing the brain chemistry."We are trying to normalize signaling functions To: mb12 valtrex From: lmonrovia@...Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:59:42 +0000Subject: what are the main online stores for autism supps? I'm trying to find some discontinued Houston enzymes stock. Any ideas where I should look?thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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