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Subject:	New Point of Care Test for Villlous Atrophy
From:	Marne Platt <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Marne Platt <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Sun, 5 Nov 2017 11:28:52 -0500
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

This summary came over my medscape feed (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/887758?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=285675HZ)- 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A point-of-care (POC) test based on IgA/IgG-deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) accurately predicts persistent villous atrophy in patients with celiac disease who follow a gluten-free diet, researchers report.



It's not perfect, but it's a step towards reducing the need for duodenal biopsy in those of us who need to monitor villous health. Full article here: http://go.nature.com/2yRxHel 

Thoughts?

Best regards
Marne

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