- Addresses both pediatric and adult populations in global view on celiac disease
- Written by expert team of authors with personal involvement in cutting-edge research
- Includes updates on controversial issues involving celiac disease
This book provides a practical overview of the treatment and management of celiac disease. It examines new data which can be merged with clinical aspects to provide a global perspective for the busy clinician. The disease represents 1% of the population and often goes unnoticed for a long time; however, this book aims to reduce the instance of misdiagnoses of symptoms by providing clear guidance in a single book, with contributions from esteemed experts in the field.
Advances in Celiac Disease - Improving Paediatric and Adult Care addresses the clinical characterisation of the disease, in both paediatric and adult populations. The clinical symptoms are clearly defined as well as treatment options and follow-up. This book will be an essential resource for clinicians seeking a clear, concise resource to identifying, treating, and managing celiac disease in both adults and children.
Table of Contents- Celiac Disease: Background
- Epidemiology of Celiac Disease
- Classical and Non-classical Forms of CD in Paediatrics
- Immunopathogenesis of Celiac Disease
- Autoimmunity and Celiac Disease
- Value and Use of Serologic Markers of Celiac Disease
- Histopathological Assessment of Celiac Disease
- Value and Use
- Gluten Free Diet
- Follow-Up of Paediatric Patients with Celiac Disease
- Celiac Disease Prevention
- How to Organize the Transition from Paediatric Care to Adult Health Care
- New Therapeutic Strategies in Celiac Disease
- Quality of Life in Celiac Disease
- New Fields of Research in Celiac Disease
- Non Celiac Wheat Sensitivity
