Celiac Sprue (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mohammed Wehbi, MD
Coauthor:
Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD
Coauthor:
Robin E Rutherford, MD
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
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For More InformationAmerican Celiac Society-Dietary Support Coalition American Dietetic Association Celiac Disease Foundation Celiac Sprue Association Gluten Intolerance Group Populationbased screening for celiac disease: patient's choice or doctor's decision. Higher profile needed for celiac disease: underdiagnosis fosters treatment delays, says panel. JAMA. 2004 Aug 25;292(8):913-4. Celiac sprue. N Eng J Med. 2002 Jan 17;346,180-187 Must Read Articles Related to Celiac Sprue
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Celiac sprue, also known as celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a chronic disease of the digestive tract that interferes with the digestion and absorption of food nutrients.
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