Oxytocin Treatment Insights
Research indicates that individuals with lower baseline blood oxytocin levels may experience greater benefits from oxytocin treatment, specifically through a nasal spray administered over four weeks. Despite efforts to include both boys and girls in studies, the prevalence of autism remains biased towards males. A larger phase three trial, however, showed no significant benefits from extended oxytocin treatment, raising questions about its efficacy as a universal treatment for autism.In this clip
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