Gastroenterology
Unique antibody profile sets gluten sensitivity apart from celiac disease
A new study of the antibodies produced by people with gluten sensitivity may lead to a better way to detect the condition and treat it.
Sep 1, 2020
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Celiac Disease
Gastroenterology
Arthritis drug could let coeliac patients eat gluten
Tofacitinib, a Janus kinase inhibitor approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and bowel diseases, may allow patients with celiac disease to eat gluten without experiencing intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms. A case report ...
Jul 28, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Increased risk of small bowel cancer in individuals with celiac disease—but absolute numbers are low
Through a unique database, KI researchers have studied the risk of small bowel cancer in individuals with celiac disease. Principal investigator Louise Emilsson, affiliated researcher at the Department of Medical Epidemiology ...
Jul 16, 2020
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Gastroenterology
Yes, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease are linked
McMaster University researchers have established a connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease.
May 13, 2020
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Health
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants
Elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants have been tied to an increased risk for celiac disease in young people, new research shows.
May 12, 2020
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Medical research
Celiac disease linked to increased risk of premature death
People with celiac disease have increased risk of dying prematurely, despite increased awareness of the disease in recent years and better access to gluten-free food. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet ...
Apr 7, 2020
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Immunology
Celiac disease might be cured by restoring immune tolerance to gliadin
Celiac disease affects 0.3-2.4% of people in most countries world-wide, and approx. 2% in Finland. Celiac patients suffer from a variety of symptoms, typically intestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, but are often symptom-free. ...
Feb 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Canker sores often go away on their own, are not contagious
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every few months, my teenage son gets canker sores in the back of his throat that really bother him and last for about a week. Is there something that he can do to prevent them? Will this continue throughout ...
Feb 26, 2020
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Pediatrics
Just don't eat it: Play Doh, dry pasta show little gluten transfer when used for play
Parents who worry their child with celiac disease may be exposed to gluten at school might be able to strike two common school substances—Play Doh and dry, uncooked pasta—from the exposure risk list, as long as children ...
Jan 8, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Comparing heirloom and modern wheat effects on gut health
Amid concerns about gluten sensitivity, increasing numbers of people are avoiding wheat. Most have not been diagnosed with a wheat-related medical condition, yet they seem to feel better when they don't eat gluten-containing ...
Dec 18, 2019
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