Trending Topics in Celiac Disease

Dietitians and doctors say a new federal bill to extend Medicare coverage for nutritional therapy provided by a registered dietitian would provide better healthcare for Americans with celiac disease.

A recent study from the United Kingdom found changes in the brains of celiac patients, linking them with mental health problems. 

People with celiac disease have a 10-fold greater risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Those with IBD have a 4-fold greater risk for celiac disease. A new study reviews the link between these two autoimmune disorders.

TAK-062, an orally administered synthetic enzyme that survives the acidity of the stomach and digests gluten effectively, has passed its phase 1 clinical drug trial, indicating it is safe to use in celiac patients.

A small pilot study suggests chemical pollutants might be an environmental factor associated with celiac disease in children. This is the first research to link the autoimmune disorder with persistent organic pollutants (POPs) detected in blood samples from celiac patients.