coeliac disease

Discovery of mutated immune cell clones could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease

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Scientists have identified mutated immune cell clones that could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease. Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney have discovered why some people with celiac disease continue to suffer debilitating symptoms despite strictly avoiding gluten. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, used cutting-edge single-cell … Read more

Celiac Disease Linked to Persistent Risk for Liver Disease

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TOPLINE: Patients with celiac disease have a twofold higher risk for developing any chronic liver disease than the general population, with the risk remaining elevated beyond 25 years after diagnosis. METHODOLOGY: A recent meta-analysis reported that approximately one fifth of patients with celiac disease have elevated aminotransferase levels, potentially signaling underlying liver injury or risk … Read more