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Did you know that your digestive tract is teeming with trillions of bacteria? In fact, there are a greater number of bacteria in your intestines than…
Originally posted on Sharing Mayo Clinic and the Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication. At 6 feet 4 inches tall and more than 200 pounds, Brandon…
Dr. Joseph Murray, M.D., addresses a question posted by a member on Mayo Clinic Connect: Are there any proven links between mesenteric panniculitis and other autoimmune…
Blood tests for celiac disease are usually accurate, but what does it mean when there is a discrepancy between biopsies suggesting celiac disease, but blood tests are negative?…
The FDA recently approved a biosimilar (trade name, Amjevita) to Humira (adalimumab). A biosimilar is a biological product that is highly similar to the originator drug, and has no clinical…
The only current treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet. The Internet can be a great help, but can also be a…
A plethora of questions surrounds patients with celiac disease, regarding the consumption of oats while following a gluten-free diet. Dr. Joseph Murray, M.D., and Jacalyn See, clinical…
A new study, published in Gastroenterology, suggests that long-term use of combination oral contraceptives may increase the risk for surgery among women with established Crohn’s…
Celiac disease primarily affects the small intestine, which is about 25 feet long. When celiac disease affects the duodenal bulb, the topmost part of the…
Celiac disease is a global disease, and currently the only available treatment is a gluten-free diet. In the developed world there are a lot of…
If you have celiac disease, you may rely on commercial test kits for detecting gluten in food. But how reliable are these test kits for…
One of the first questions that people diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have is, "What can I eat, and will changing my diet help…
Recent media have suggested that lectins, found in legumes and grains, can be toxic to one’s gut, and may even lead to autoimmune disorders such…
Genetic predisposition plays a key role in celiac disease (CD), and that could mean as many as a third of the population are genetically at risk!…
What are the pathways that lead to celiac disease? Although celiac disease is characterized by damage to the small intestine, the actual process is quite…
We’ve all met people who say they can’t eat gluten, but don’t have celiac disease. If you’ve been wondering whether non-celiac gluten sensitivity is real, you’re…
Currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is lifelong adherence to a strict gluten-free diet. People living gluten-free must avoid foods with wheat, rye and…
The FDA recently approved of a biosimilar (CT-P13) to infliximab, which is used for treating IBD patients, as well as patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis,…
As celiac disease (CD) becomes increasingly common, healthcare providers need to stay current on the best ways to diagnose and manage this disease. In a paper published…
A gluten-free diet is central to the management of celiac disease, and has historically been the only treatment, although several potential therapies are now under…
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