Prospective longitudinal study: use of faecal gluten immunogenic peptides to monitor children diagnosed with coeliac disease during transition to a gluten-free diet.

Background: Treatment for coeliac disease is a lifelong strict gluten-free diet. Although guidelines recommend regular follow-up with dietary interviews and coeliac serology, these methods may be inaccurate.

Aim: To evaluate the usefulness of faecal gluten immunogenic peptides to support the diagnosis and to determine the adherence to the gluten-free diet in coeliac children.

Long-term management of patients with celiac disease: current practices of gastroenterologists in Canada.

Background: Long-term follow-up of patients with celiac disease is important for monitoring their clinical status, dietary compliance and complications.

Aim: To examine the current practices of Canadian gastroenterologists providing long-term care to patients with celiac disease.

Methods: All gastroenterologists in Canada (n=585) were surveyed regarding their practice demographics, familiarity with celiac disease practice guidelines, and follow-up clinical examination and investigations.