Celiac Disease

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.

The link between heavy drinking and chronic liver disease has been well established, but less is known about how non-heavy alcohol use affects the liver, according to researchers.

The ACG has published updated guidelines for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of children and adults with celiac disease.

In this edition, best practice statements for celiac disease; older patients with IBD at risk for treatment failure with vedolizumab; Follow-up surveillance for post-colonoscopy CRC and more.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Patients with a gluten-associated disorder who perceived themselves to be competent in complying with a gluten-free diet attained better adherence, which resulted in reduced disease activity and improved mental health outcomes.

Only half of Americans reported being aware of celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity, with Black Americans reporting least awareness of this disease, according to “eye-opening” results from The Harris Poll on behalf of Beyond Celiac.

In this Healio video exclusive, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, a clinical dietitian at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, discusses tips and resources to help patients maintain a gluten-free diet throughout the school year.

Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis have a higher prevalence of celiac disease than those without the disease, according to a short report published in Pediatric Rheumatology.

In this video, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, discusses research that revealed many patients with celiac disease experience negative effects on their dating life, resulting in less adaptive eating attitudes and decreased quality of life.