In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Justine Turner about a non-biopsy approach to diagnosis for celiac disease in children. Dr. Turner is a Professor of Pediatrics and Divisional Director for the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University of Alberta and also the medical lead for the Multidisciplinary Pediatric Celiac Disease Clinic at Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Review current clinical guidelines for the diagnosis of celiac disease in children
2. Understand the potential pros and cons of a non-biopsy approach to diagnosis for celiac disease
3. Recognize the potential impacts of serologic diagnosis for celiac disease on patients, their families and healthcare systems

Links (to be added!!):

1. Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease in children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
2. NASPGHAN Clinical Report on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gluten-related Disorders
3. European Society Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Guidelines for Diagnosing Coeliac Disease 2020
4. Positive Predictive Value of Tissue Transglutaminase IgA for Celiac Disease

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