ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (On-Demand) - Onboarding (Day One) | March 2023-Video 2 APP Video Tip of the week Celiac Disease

Video 2 APP Video Tip of the week Celiac Disease

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Video Summary

In a video by Joe Vacari, co-chair of the ASG ATP task force, he provides an overview of celiac disease. Celiac disease is an immune disorder triggered by gluten in genetically predisposed individuals, causing injury to the mucosal layer of the small intestine. The prevalence of celiac disease in the US is approximately one in 130 individuals. High-risk groups include relatives of celiac disease patients, those with type 1 diabetes, autoimmune thyroiditis, and Down and Turner syndromes. Symptoms of celiac disease can include GI issues like diarrhea and malabsorption, as well as extra intestinal manifestations such as anemia and osteoporosis. Diagnosis involves serologic testing and duodenal mucosal biopsies. Treatment involves a gluten-free diet and long-term follow-up. The video also promotes the annual GI practice provider course on March 31st and April 1st.

Keywords

celiac disease

gluten

immune disorder

small intestine

prevalence