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Although celiac disease primarily affects the gut, the clinical spectrum of celiac disease is remarkably varied, and the disease can affect many extraintestinal organs, including the…
Both Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) present day-to-day as well as long-term challenges for the adolescent patient. Based upon a study, published in…
NUI Galway, in Ireland, ranked among the top 2% of universities in the world recently presented the Alumni Awards, recognizing individual excellence and achievements among…
“I would bet that if you took a dozen people who claimed gluten intolerance and you gave them Richard’s bread, they’d be fine,” says Michael…
Monique Most, Office of Patient Experience (OPE), was staffing the OPE main office in the Mayo Lobby in Rochester when a patient came in with…
Note: This post was originally published on Mayo Clinic News Network Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which consists of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can be a…
Note: This post was originally published on Mayo Clinic's Advancing the Science blog on August 22, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZnfvZVAK8&feature=youtu.be Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and celiac disease expert…
Are you wondering if eating bacon is as bad as tobacco? Should you be on a gluten-free diet? Do you have gluten-sensitivity, or celiac disease?…
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea and is increasing in prevalence both in adult and paediatric populations. Moreover, those with…
The increase in celiac disease incidence has led investigators to focus on whether environmental determinants, including gut microorganisms, contribute to the development of the disease.…
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, Dr. William Tremaine discusses a recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, that aimed to determine the risk of pneumococcal disease in…
Dietary intervention such as the specific carbohydrate diet (SCD), initially used to treat celiac disease, has been effective in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…
Major advances in understanding the genetic contribution to the development of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have been achieved in the last decade. However, these studies were performed…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mainly consisting of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are lifelong intestinal disorders, and disease flares are often unpredictable and significantly affect…
Isotretinoin is the standard treatment for certain types of acne. A recent study co-authored by Dr. Joseph Murray, M.D., and published in the journal PLOS One,…
How do we make the diagnosis of celiac disease in the patient who is already avoiding gluten? Dr. Joseph Murray, M.D., answers this question, and…
Surveillance is recommended for patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as they have an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). According to recent study data, published…
New rules for gluten-free labeling have been proposed for producers of fermented, distilled or hydrolyzed foods and beverages, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced this…
Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is a recognized treatment for symptomatic Crohn's strictures. Dr. Kenneth Schroeder M.D., talks about a recent study, published in Alimentary Pharmacology and…
Looking for a dessert to pass at an upcoming holiday gathering? This fruited rice pudding can be made ahead of time, refrigerate and served cold or served…
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