I know this is off topic, and I apologize in advance to those who are not concerned with this, but I know there are a few people on this list who might find this information important and I don't have their specific addresses. This just popped up on the Celiac list. Take care, John Pavao ---------- ---------------------- Information from the mail header ----------------------- Sender: Celiac/Coeliac Wheat/Gluten-Free List <[log in to unmask]> Poster: mary elliott <[log in to unmask]> Subject: New intestiinal disease reported ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------- <<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> English researchers last week came out with a controversial report of a new inflammatory bowel disease with very strong links to autism and other behavioral problems. Some of the symptoms bear some relation to severe or advanced stage celiac disease, including swollen lymph nodes in the GI tract. Another link with celiac is that it is an autoimmune disease, apparently set off by the MMV vaccine, the same old measles, mumps and german measles shots all children get nowadays. The article has set off quite a storm. It appeared in the latest issue of The Lancet, but you can get decent summaries on yahoo's health links - it's at the very top of the list - and I presume on other health links. I found it very thought-provoking. Parents of autistic children might be interested in reading about this. Mary <this part came in a second msg:> I just realized I forgot to include the name and authors of the article on a new intestinal autoimmune disease set off ny chidlhood vaccine: "Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children," by A J Wakfield and others. The Lancet, Volume 35, No. 9103 Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998. The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine are the foremost medical journals in the world. The Lancet has a very good website, and will shortly provide full texts of articles online. At the moment, however, you'll just be able to read the abstract of the article. Full text of commentary is available, though, very sceptical - it IS controversial. For those not satisfied with the abstract or the digest on yahoo's health links, go to a medical library. Most libraries at major medical centers are federal depositories, and as such must provide public access. Just ask for the latest issue of The Lancet. Mary