Coeliac disease is the most common food intolerance in the Western world affecting 1% of the population. Coeliac disease is characterized by a chronic immune reaction in the small intestine resulting from an aberrant cellular response to our diet. The classical presentation of the disease is in infants with diarrhea and failure to thrive. However, … Continue reading Gut-on-a-Chip to Model Coeliac Disease

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Hold on to your baguettes and put those pizzas on pause because we’ve got some breaking news about celiac disease! The number of people diagnosed with this sneaky gluten-related condition is skyrocketing faster than you can say “gluten-free.”Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, is no longer playing hide-and-seek with our digestive systems. It’s … Continue reading A Growing Health Concern: Exploring the Rising Incidence of Celiac Disease

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Dermatitis herpetiformis is an autoimmune skin condition characterized by the formation of small, itchy blisters that typically appear on the elbows, forearms, knees, and buttocks.Although these are the body areas most commonly affected, dermatitis herpetiformis can also affect other areas of the body including the face and scalp.The rash usually develops bilaterally, in a symmetrical … Continue reading Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Celiac Disease

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