Immunology
Spaghetti for celiac patients? Just add worms
Australian researchers have achieved groundbreaking results in a clinical trial using hookworms to reduce the symptoms of celiac disease.
Sep 25, 2014
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Health
Is a gluten-free diet enough to control the complications of celiac disease?
A lifelong gluten-free diet (GFD) is the conventional approach to managing celiac disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the small intestine that can result in malnutrition. However, recent evidence shows that ...
Sep 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gluten-free diet benefits asymptomatic EmA+ adults
(HealthDay)—Asymptomatic individuals with endomysial antibodies (EmA) benefit from a gluten-free diet (GFD), according to a study published in the September issue of Gastroenterology.
Sep 2, 2014
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Immunology
Research explains how cellular guardians of the intestine develop
Even the most careful chosen meal can contain surprises. To defend against infectious microbes, viruses or other potential hazards that find their way to the intestines, a dedicated contingent of immune cells keeps watch ...
Aug 21, 2014
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Health
'Gluten-free' labeling standards kick in
Starting this week, "gluten-free" labels on packaged foods have real meaning. Until now, the term "gluten-free" had not been regulated, and manufacturers made their own decisions about what it means.
Aug 5, 2014
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Health
The pros and cons of going gluten-free
The number of Americans adopting gluten-free diets has grown dramatically over the past several years. Some avoid eating wheat, barley, and rye because they have an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, some are sensitive ...
Jul 16, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cesarean section may cause epigenetic changes
(Medical Xpress)—A new study from Karolinska Institutet indicates that the mode of delivery could make an imprint in the stem cells of the newborn infant. The finding may be of interest for understanding why individuals ...
Jul 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gene type confers 26 percent chance of early celiac sign by age 5
More than one quarter of children with two copies of a high-risk variant in a specific group of genes develop an early sign of celiac disease called celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) by age 5. The findings are from The Environmental ...
Jul 2, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gluten-free diet relieves 'brain fog' in patients with Celiac disease
Individuals with celiac disease often experience 'brain fog' in addition to intestinal problems, but a new study shows that adhering to a gluten-free diet can lead to improvements in cognition that correlate with the extent ...
Jun 16, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Potential new treatment may protect celiac patients from gluten-induced injury
The gluten-specific enzyme ALV003 reduces a patient's exposure to gluten and its potential harm, according to a new phase 2 study appearing in Gastroenterology1, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. ...
Jun 12, 2014
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