Open AccessInterpreting tests for coeliac disease: Tips, pitfalls and updates
Author(s) -
Jason A. Tye–Din
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/afp-10-17-4357
Subject(s) - coeliac disease , medicine , serology , disease , intensive care medicine , immunology , pathology , antibody
Coeliac disease is one of most prevalent autoimmune illnesses encountered in general practice, and general practitioners have a central role in its diagnosis and follow-up. Key challenges are improving its poor rate of detection, distinguishing it from 'gluten sensitivity', and monitoring and optimising treatment to enhance long‑term outcomes.