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Is duodenal biopsy necessary in celiac disease diagnosis for children and adults?

Duodenal biopsy remains the gold standard for celiac disease (CD) diagnosis. However, it has several pitfalls and requires an invasive procedure in children. In the past few years, a more prominent role for a definitive diagnosis ...

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Is biopsy avoidable on diagnosis of celiac disease?

A research team from Argentina explored the accuracy of all available serological markers in diagnosing the disorder in the theoretical context of avoiding the invasive intestinal biopsy. They found that the DGP/tTG Screen ...

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created Jul 08, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Intestinal bacteria associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Intestinal permeability and an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine are both associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). These findings are revealed in a new study in the June issue of Hepatology, a jour ...

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created May 29, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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