Gluten
Persistent villous atrophy heightens risk for complications, mortality in celiac disease
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.
Increased education for PCPs could aid early diagnosis of celiac disease, improve care
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.
Beyond Celiac joins the #ShineALightOnCeliac campaign for celiac disease awareness
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.
ACG updates guidance for celiac disease diagnosis, management in children, adults
The ACG has published updated guidelines for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of children and adults with celiac disease.
Q&A: Overcoming health disparities in celiac disease: ‘We can’t do this alone’
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.
VIDEO: Meal planning essential to ‘mastering gluten-free diet’ during school year
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.
VIDEO: Patients with celiac disease report greater dating hesitancy, social anxiety
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.
Celiac Disease Awareness Month: disease management, dietary care, quality of life and more
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and the Celiac Disease Foundation — along with those in the celiac community — have dedicated the month to raising awareness and funds for critical disease research and advocacy efforts.
Microbiome status unrelated to current celiac disease activity, severity
Pre-existing fecal microbiome diversity was unaffected by gluten challenge in patients with celiac disease and nonceliac gluten sensitivity, according to data published in Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology.
Waiting to add milk, gluten, fruit to an infant’s diet may lower type 1 diabetes risk
Length of breastfeeding and timing of introducing certain foods to an infant’s diet — cow’s milk, gluten and fruit, in particular — may affect type 1 diabetes risk, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.