Gluten Free Diet
Price tag higher on allergen-free vs. allergen-containing foods in Midwest grocery stores
SAN DIEGO — In Midwest grocery stores, various allergen-free foods, including gluten-free bread, dairy-free ice cream and sunflower butter, cost more on average per ounce vs. allergen-containing items, according to a presentation here.
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.
Diagnosis, treatment of celiac disease via screening program improves outcomes in children
Children diagnosed with celiac disease and treated through a statewide screening program experienced improvements in initially unrecognized symptoms and quality of life, as well as greater adherence to a gluten-free diet, research showed.
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.
GI dietitians critical to celiac disease, gluten-sensitivity management
At some clinics in Sweden, the dietitian — not the doctor — is the focal point of care for celiac disease.
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.
Dating with celiac disease involves struggles with dining out, communicating needs
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.
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.
Patients with celiac disease have twofold higher risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization
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.
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.