Bookedited by S. Devi Rampertab, Gerard E. Mullin.
Summary: 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 pathophysiology, including animal models, immunopathogenesis, genetics and the intestinal microflora. The book also features chapters on diagnosis, monitoring, complications and nutritional management, including therapies on the horizon. The text concludes with appendices that provide educational tools for symptom monitoring and dietary guidance. Written by specialists in their respective fields, "Celiac Disease" is a comprehensive resource that provides the healthcare practitioner an evidence-based practical guide to pathogenesis and therapy of celiac disease.
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.