Academic Press Gluten-Related Disorders: Diagnostic Approaches, Treatment Pathways, and Future Perspectives

Product Description Gluten-related disorders are prevalent worldwide, especially in developing countries. These diseases have similar clinical manifestations. Although they are characterized by a specific pathophysiological response to ingestion of gluten, differential diagnosis of these disorders is very challenging. Failure to diagnose and treat these disorders at an early stage, can lead to irreparable health and cost damages. Gluten-Related Disorders: Diagnostic Approaches, Treatment Pathways, and Future Perspectives solves this problem by reporting up-to-date scientific findings that allow for faster, more accurate diagnosis of gluten-related disorders as well as guidance on treatment options. By identifying the distinctive features of each of the gluten-related disorders, the chapters lead readers to optimal diagnosis and treatment options as well as better research designs for future research studies on the pathogenesis of these disorders. This reference provided by experts in the field is perfect for researchers, scientists, and medical practitioners who are involved in addressing gluten-related disorders. Review Provides a comprehensive overview of the essential aspects of gluten-related disorders (GRDs) From the Back Cover Gluten-related disorders are prevalent among human societies, specifically in developing countries. These diseases have similar clinical manifestations and although they are characterized by a specific pathophysiological response to ingestion of gluten, differential diagnosis of these disorders is very challenging and failure to diagnosis and treat these disorders at an early stage, can lead to irreparable health and cost damages. Gluten Related Disorders: Diagnostic Approaches, Treatment Pathways and Future Perspectives reports up-to-date scientific findings within a historical perspective to identify the main differences and distinctive features of each of these diseases leading to better diagnosis and treatment options as well as pathogenesis of gluten disorders for use in future research endeavors. This reference is perfect for researchers, scientists and medical practitioners currently addressing gluten-related diseases. About the Author Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, PhD is the head of the Celiac Disease Department in the Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases (RIGLD) at the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. His major areas of research include clinical immunology, especially for celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. He has collaborated with various national and international centers and universities. Additionally, he has taken part in more than 60 projects as well as published 200 scientific papers, books, and book chapters on celiac disease (H-index=27). He initiated the first celiac diseases website in Persian (www.celiac.ir) and is the Deputy Editor of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench (GHFBB) journal.