Research Updates

Research Update

Study Suggests Some Children Can Lose Autism Diagnosis, Function Normally

Is autism always a lifelong condition? The functioning of some children diagnosed with autism improves to such an extent that the diagnostic criteria appear to no longer be met. Controversy, however, exists as to whether this is a valid observation.

Increased Risk of Alcohol Abuse After Bariatric Surgery

Is there a link between bariatric surgery and alcohol abuse? While anecdotal reports suggest such a connection, until now there were no prospective studies that looked at alcohol use disorders (AUD), ie, alcohol abuse and dependence, before and after bariatric surgery.