This Fortnight in Medicine X

Two papers this week, with a bunch of articles that we referenced in the conversation. Also, the last Fortnight podcast was accidentally posted behind a paywall. It is now up and free to listen to. My apologies.

Folinic acid improves verbal communication in children with autism and language impairment: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

• Folate Receptor Alpha Autoantibodies in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

• Association Between Maternal Use of Folic Acid Supplements and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children

• Cerebral folate receptor autoantibodies in autism spectrum disorder

• What Is Leucovorin, the Medicine Being Approved for Autism Treatment?

• Clinicaltrial.gov search

Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Initiation in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction and Implantable Cardiac Devices

• Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes

• Effects of Once-Weekly Exenatide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes

• Effects of Liraglutide on Clinical Stability Among Patients With Advanced Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction

• Increased Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalization With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Meta-Analysis of the EXSCEL and FIGHT Trials