Celiac Disease

In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, highlighted the growing recognition that diet, specifically tailored nutrition interventions, can play a crucial role in the management of several gastrointestinal disorders.

Researchers have developed and validated a five-point score to identify patients with celiac disease at risk for persistent villous atrophy, which is associated with complications and mortality and warrants follow-up evaluation.

At some clinics in Sweden, the dietitian — not the doctor — is the focal point of care for celiac disease.

CHICAGO — In a Healio video exclusive, Claire Jansson-Knodell, MD, shares data that show pregnant women with celiac disease are at greater risk for placental diseases, obstetric complications and having babies small for gestational age.

CHICAGO — A large knowledge gap identified between gastroenterologists and primary care physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with celiac disease highlights the need for further education for general practitioners.

CHICAGO — Patients with celiac disease reported various challenges when dating, notably communicating their needs and managing feelings of sadness, anxiety and embarrassment, according to data at Digestive Disease Week.

In the United States and around the globe, May 16 is recognized as Celiac Awareness Day, and Beyond Celiac has joined the #ShineALightOnCeliac campaign to help spread awareness.

In 2023, there have already been several updates to guidelines and recommendations in gastroenterology care from ACG and AGA, including managing celiac disease, acute lower GI bleeding, ulcerative colitis and diagnosing biliary strictures.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is strongly recommended in patients with celiac disease, who are at greater risk for hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people who do not have celiac disease, according to research.