Increased at risk screening and recognition of a typical presentation does not fully explain the 6.5-fold increase in Paediatric Coeliac Disease (CD) incidence in the last 20 years in S E Scotland
Date
2012-07
Authors
Merrick, V.
White, Lois
Bannerman, Elaine
Russell, R. K.
Basude, D.
Henderson, P.
Wilson, D. C.
Gillett, P. M.
Citation
Merrick, V., White, L., Bannerman, E., Russell, R., Basude, D., Henderson, P., Wilson, D. & Gillett, P. (2012-07) Increased at risk screening and recognition of
a typical presentation does not fully explain
the 6.5-fold increase in Paediatric Coeliac
Disease (CD) incidence in the last 20 years in S E
Scotland, Gut, vol. 61, pp. 43-43.
Abstract
Introduction - Current diagnostic practice for paediatric CD in the UK includes increased screening of family members and at- risk groups for example, diabetes mellitus.