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A new study of gut microflora in first-degree relatives of children with 
CD shows an altered composition of gut microflora compared to gut 
microflora in healthy controls.  These results support the hypothesis 
that gut microflora may have a role in the pathogenesis of CD.

Also, a preliminary study suggests an association between CD and 
hearing loss.

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Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jun 18;:1-5 [Epub ahead of print]
Gut microflora associated characteristics in first-degree relatives of 
children with celiac disease.
Tjellström B, Stenhammar L, Högberg L, Fälth-Magnusson K, 
Magnusson KE, Midtvedt T, Sundqvist T, Houlston R, Popat S, Norin E.
Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska 
Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

Abstract:
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a779662760 .

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Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Apr 19;:1-5 [Epub ahead of print] 
Coeliac disease and hearing loss: Preliminary data on a new possible 
association.
Leggio L, Cadoni G, D'Angelo C, Mirijello A, Scipione S, Ferrulli A, 
Agostino S, Paludetti G, Gasbarrini G, Addolorato G.
Institutes of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

Abstract:
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a777449660 .

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