Celiac Disease in Kids Detected by Growth Screenings

According to a recent study published online in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, and featured on www.livescience.com (3.2.15) measuring children’s height and weight as they grow may be a way to screen for detection of Celiac Disease.

“Measuring children’s height and weight as they grow can be a powerful indicator of whether they have the digestive condition called celiac disease, and may help doctors diagnose children with the disorder earlier, a new study finds.”

Click here to read entire article written by www.livescience.com Staff Writer, Laura Giggel.

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