Article
Celiac disease: a medical puzzle.
The American journal of nursing - 1 Oct 2012
McCabe Mary Anne, Toughill Eileen H, Parkhill Andrea M, Bossett Margaret Schell, Jevic Melissa S, Nye Matthew L
Abstract excerpt
OVERVIEW: Celiac disease is a T-cell-mediated, autoimmune, genetic illness that targets the small intestine and typically resolves with removal of gluten from the diet. More widespread serologic testing indicates that celiac disease affects 0.5% to 1% of the U.S. population, but presentation is highly variable and diagnosis is often missed or delayed. Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet remains the only...
Topics
- Celiac Disease
- Education, Continuing
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Risk Factors
- United States