Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease is an authoritative text intended to educate healthcare practitioners, gastroenterologists, physicians and nutritionists about the diverse manifestations, complications and management of gluten-sensitive enteropathy. The seventeen-chapter text provides the latest research on pathophys...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rampertab, S. Devi (Editor), Mullin, Gerard E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Humana 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Clinical Gastroenterology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Definition of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
  • Epidemiology of Celiac Disease
  • The Pathophysiology of Celiac Disease
  • Immunogenetics of Celiac Disease
  • Using Animal Models of Celiac Disease to  Understand the Role of MHC II
  • Role of Gut Microbes in Celiac Disease Risk and Pathogenesis
  • Presentation of Celiac Disease in Children and Adults
  • Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
  • Nutrition in Celiac Disease
  • Dietary Supplements in Celiac Disease
  • Monitoring and Follow-up of Patients with Celiac Disease
  • Special Considerations in Children and Young Adults with Celiac Disease
  • Novel and Experimental Therapies on the Horizon
  • Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Celiac Disease
  • Refractory Celiac Disease
  • Celiac Disease: Dispelling Misconceptions and Myths
  • Summary of Recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology Celiac Disease Guidelines
  • Resources for Celiac Disease Practitioners and Patients
  • Taxonomic Relationships of the Major Cereal Grains
  • Some Potential Sources of Hidden Gluten
  • Key Elements in the Management of Celiac Disease
  • Celiac Iceberg
  • An Approach to Gluten Challenge for the Diagnosis or Exclusion of Celiac Disease
  • An Approach to the Monitoring of Celiac Disease
  • An Approach to the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
  • An Approach to the Patient with Non-Responsive Celiac Disease
  • Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Recommended Dietary Allowance and Adequate Intakes, Vitamins and Elements
  • Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Vitamins and Elements