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Mass screening for celiac disease in children ‘highly cost effective’ vs standard care
Earlier detection of celiac disease in children through mass screening or case-finding was “highly cost-effective” and improved long-term health outcomes vs. current practices, according to a study conducted in the Netherlands.
Gastroparesis Awareness Month empowers patients to share their stories, make a #GPimpact
Every August, gastrointestinal care providers and patient advocacy groups celebrate Gastroparesis Awareness Month, an annual campaign focused on improving understanding of gastroparesis and promoting preventive strategies.
Extended tofacitinib use led to ‘complete’ clinical response in refractory celiac disease
Tofacitinib “should be considered as a treatment option” for patients with refractory celiac disease type 2 who previously failed treatment with therapies such as budesonide, according to data in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Celiac disease: Hiding in plain sight
A 44-year-old man presents as a new patient because he is worried that he has lost weight for no obvious reason and has been noticeably more fatigued recently. He is very worried that he has cancer.
Celiac Disease Foundation landmarks to light up in blue for #ShineALightOnCeliac campaign
In honor of International Celiac Awareness Day, landmarks in the U.S. and around the globe will once again light up on May 16 to promote the #ShineALightOnCeliac social media campaign to encourge awareness and additional research.
Nearly a quarter of patients with IBS tested positive for fructose, fructan malabsorption
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome who tested positive for fructan or fructose malabsorption via hydrogen breath testing had nearly two times higher odds of testing positive for the other carbohydrate, according to study results.
Migraine, GI symptoms increase risk of adverse psychiatric comorbidities
DENVER — For those diagnosed with migraine, gastrointestinal issues or both, psychiatric comorbidities increase the risk of worsened physical and mental states, according to an expert at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
Most US veterans with anemia, hematochezia do not undergo testing for early-onset CRC
Diagnostic test completion for early age-onset colorectal cancer is low among U.S. veterans presenting with iron-deficiency anemia or hematochezia, with women and Black and Hispanic veterans less likely to undergo follow-up testing.
Higher overall rates of women’s health disorders reported among those with celiac disease
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Women with celiac disease had statistically higher odds of experiencing ovarian dysfunction, irregular menstruation, infertility and other women’s health disorders, according to a presenter.
VIDEO: AI tool helps identify pediatric patients with celiac disease, suboptimal follow-up
In this Healio video exclusive, Imad Absah, MD, explains how an artificial intelligence-based algorithm helped accurately identify pediatric patients with known celiac disease, especially those who had not received adequate follow-up care.
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