Jefferson Adams
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Traditional Bread Sales Falling as Gluten-free Sales Rise
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 06/1/2012
- Additional Celiac Disease Concerns
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Even as gluten-free bread continue to rise, sales of traditional wheat-based bread are falling across the globe.
Quick Cotija Cheese and Avocado Dip for Tortilla Chips (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/31/2012
- Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes (Spanish)
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I'm a sucker for traditional guacamole. But, believe it or not, I know a number of people who don't like onions, and a few who don't like tomatoes, so making traditional guacamole is out of the question for them.
Grilled Wasabi and Sesame Encrusted Tuna Steaks (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/29/2012
- Gluten-Free Chinese & Asian Recipes
- Unrated
Recently, I was visiting a good old friend. For dinner one night, he grilled us a couple of tuna steaks encrusted with wasabi and toasted black and white sesame seeds. It was easily one of the most delicious things I've had in a long time.
Contribution of Celiac Disease Autoantibodies to the Disease Process
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/28/2012
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Two researchers recently conducted an assessment of the contribution of celiac disease autoantibodies to the disease process.
Higher Body Mass Index and Lower Risk of Obesity in Celiac Disease Patients on a Gluten-free Diet
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/25/2012
- Obesity, Overweight & Celiac Disease
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Diagnosis for celiac disease is on the rise, and many people who are diagnosed experience weight changes once they adopt a gluten-free diet. There's a pretty good amount of study data on weight change on a gluten-free diet, but a very limited amount of data regarding changes in body mass.
More Campus Dining Halls Resemble Restaurants, Offer Gluten-free and Other Options
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/24/2012
- Additional Celiac Disease Concerns
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The old, cafeteria-style dining campus hall is fast becoming a thing of the past. Today’s students are bringing their more sophisticated palates and health-related concerns to campuses and schools are stepping up to accommodate them.
Classic Mexican Steak Tacos (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/22/2012
- Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes (Spanish)
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Few foods bring me as much joy as a good taco. Simple, cheap, versatile and oh, so tasty, a good taco is one of the staples that can nurse me through a time-pressured lunch and keep a smile on my face all day long. This recipe will help you deliver delicious steak tacos that will put smiles on the faces of your family or guests.
Duodenal Biopsy Works Well for Diagnosis and Follow-up of Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/21/2012
- Celiac Disease Diagnosis, Testing & Treatment (Gluten-Free Diet)
- Unrated
A trio of researchers recently compared duodenal and jejunal small intestinal biopsies for diagnosis and follow-up of celiac disease. The researchers included J.W. Meijer, P.J. Wahab, and C.J. Mulder from the Department of Pathology, Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem, The Netherlands.
People with Celiac Disease Face Higher Risk of Psoriasis
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/19/2012
- Psoriasis and Celiac Disease
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Because a number of past studies examining the connection between celiac disease and psoriasis have had contradictory findings, researchers wanted to get a better idea of the actual risk of psoriasis in patients with biopsy-verified celiac disease.
Goblet Cells Emerge as Unexpected Player in Intestinal Immunity
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/16/2012
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Goblet cells that line the intestine and secrete mucous are emerging as a possible target for treating inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and food allergies.
Tasty Pico de Gallo Salsa (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/15/2012
- Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes (Spanish)
- Unrated
This recipe will deliver a tasty pico de gallo that will have your stomach smiling, and your taste-buds yelling arriba!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Gluten Sensitivity Without Celiac Disease: Notes from the Front Lines
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/14/2012
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Should gluten sensitivity be thought of as “celiac light,” as just one of the milder manifestations within the wider spectrum of celiac disease? Some doctors and researchers think so.
Gluten-dependent Antibodies in Horses with Inflammatory Small Bowel Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/11/2012
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Horses are susceptible to inflammatory small bowel disease, and the condition effects horses in much the same way as it effects humans. A research team recently conducted a study to examine the possibility that gluten may play a role in equine ISBD.
Nearly Half of Patients with Celiac Disease are Overweight or Obese at Diagnosis
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/9/2012
- Obesity, Overweight & Celiac Disease
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Weight loss is traditionally regarded as one of the classic symptoms of celiac disease. Recent studies suggest that people with celiac disease are far more likely to be obese or underweight at the time of presentation.
Classic Mexican Rice (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/8/2012
- Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes (Spanish)
- Unrated
Cinco De Mayo is upon us, and if you love Mexican food, like I do, you probably also love Mexican-style rice. This recipe produces an easy, great tasting Mexican-style rice that will have your guests helping themselves to another plate, and asking you for your Mexican cooking secrets.
Increased Risk of Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/7/2012
- Thyroid & Pancreatic Disorders and Celiac Disease
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People with celiac disease face a higher risk of developing primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) in the early years after their celiac disease is diagnosed, according to a new report from Sweden. The report appears in the The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Celiac Disease in Patients with Chronic Psychiatric Disorders
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/4/2012
- Schizophrenia / Mental Problems and Celiac Disease
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Some studies have shown that people with untreated celiac disease can have higher rates of psychiatric disorders, but little study has been made to determine whether people with psychiatric disorders have higher rates of celiac disease.
Gluten-free Diet Benefits Newly Screened Older Celiac Disease Patients
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/2/2012
- Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Research
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Doctors and researchers are still debating the usefulness of active blood screening for spotting celiac disease in older populations. Studies do suggest that many cases of celiac disease go undetected, especially in the older population. One unanswered question is whether screening does any good for older people who have been eating gluten many decades.
Easy Oven-baked Salmon (Gluten-Free)
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 05/1/2012
- Gluten-Free American, British/UK Recipes
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Salmon is one of those fish that needs minimal added preparation to be delicious. This recipe honors that fact. It is fast, easy and tasty, and it will have your guests clamoring for more.
Slightly Higher Risk of Urinary Stones in Patients With Biopsy-verified Celiac Disease
- By Jefferson Adams
- Published 04/30/2012
- Kidney Disease and Celiac Disease
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Urinary stone disease is condition often caused by malabsorption. Because of its high prevalence and incidence, doctors regard it as a serious issue. However, there are few population-based studies on the risk of urinary stone disease in patients with celiac disease.
