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2/15/2024

Study Reveals Black Patients More Likely to Receive Negative Blood Tests for Biopsy-Confirmed Celiac Disease

A new study published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances finds that a considerable proportion of Black patients with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease had negative diagnostic blood tests. Traditionally perceived as predominantly affecting non-Hispanic White individuals, this study underscores the importance of bridging existing research gaps to better serve underrepresented populations. 

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11/8/2023

What’s New in Celiac Disease News? Summary: COVID-19 Vaccine Protection in Patients with Celiac Disease

A recent international study co-authored by Celiac Disease Foundation grant award winner Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in patients with celiac disease. Results revealed that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offers the same level of protection against the virus for patients with celiac disease as it does for those without the autoimmune disease.

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9/14/2023

What’s New in Celiac Disease News? Summary: Urine and Stool Samples May Offer Additional Monitoring Method for Children with Celiac Disease on a Gluten-Free Diet

A recent study evaluated the prevalence of detectable gluten immunogenic peptides (GIPs), which are resistant to digestion and are excreted through the stool and urine, to gauge accidental gluten exposure and adherence to a gluten-free diet in children with celiac disease in the United States.   

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