Celiac Disease

High levels of serum anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA predicted duodenal villous atrophy and could be a reliable measure to avoid biopsy in the diagnosis of adult patients with suspected celiac disease, according to researchers.

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.

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.