Recent Australian research published in the journal Gastroenterology reveals a promising blood test that accurately diagnoses coeliac disease without the need for gluten consumption. Currently, diagnosing this autoimmune disorder typically requires patients to eat gluten, which can provoke severe symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating, discouraging many from pursuing a diagnosis. With roughly 1% of western populations affected by coeliac disease, this innovative testing method could increase early detection rates and help millions living with undiagnosed conditions, as noted by the study's authors.
Current methods of diagnosing coeliac disease require consuming gluten, which often leads to debilitating symptoms, deterring many from seeking diagnosis despite the importance of early testing.
New research indicates that a blood test for gluten-specific T cells shows high accuracy for diagnosing coeliac disease without needing to consume gluten, potentially changing current practices.
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