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What about repeat biopsies vs. serology and gluten challenges?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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There are different practices amongst GIs on repeat
biopsies vs. serology, and on gluten challenge
How important is it for a confirmed celiac to have repeat biopsies or serology when on a gluten free diet?**
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Vijay Kumar, M.D., Research Associate Professor
at the University of Buffalo and President and Dir
Are there any unique factors to be considered for children? (I've heard that the serology has a lower predictive value for children under age two, since IgA may be depressed, or with anyone who has a condition which depresses IgA.)**
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
- Unrated
Vijay Kumar, M.D., Research Associate Professor
at the University of Buffalo and President and Dir
One case I know of had elevated gliadins (both types) but normal EMA and ARA, plus an inconclusive biopsy. Do you see this often?**
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
- Unrated
Vijay Kumar, M.D., Research Associate Professor
at the University of Buffalo and President and Dir
Are there other diseases related to celiac disease?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Among celiacs and their relatives, there appears
to be a higher incidence of other disorders relat
What is the probability of false positive and false negative results from the serological tests?**
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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Vijay Kumar, M.D., Research Associate Professor
at the University of Buffalo and President and Dir
How long must gluten be taken for the serological tests to be meaningful?**
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
- Unrated
Vijay Kumar, M.D., Research Associate Professor
at the University of Buffalo and President and Dir
Which alcoholic beverages are safe?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
- Unrated
Wine, rum, tequila, and sake are usually safe as
their alcohols do not generally come from toxic g
Is all this stuff certified to be safe?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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No. Celiac sprue is not a well-researched disease.
Most of what we know about foods that are safe
Which grains are safe, which are not?
- By Scott Adams
- Published 07/26/1996
- Frequently Asked Questions: Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
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The common list of forbidden grains is: wheat,
rye, barley and oats.
Unfortunately,
there are