Brain Images Show Effects of Celiac Disease
A recent study from the United Kingdom found changes in the brains of celiac patients, linking them with mental health problems.
Continue ReadingA recent study from the United Kingdom found changes in the brains of celiac patients, linking them with mental health problems.
Continue ReadingPeople 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.
Continue ReadingTAK-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.
Continue ReadingA 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.
Continue ReadingThe first mice with characteristics of celiac disease have been developed at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. For the first time researchers can observe celiac disease onset as the mouse’s immune system launches a coordinated attack against gluten.
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