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Multiple Sclerosis News Today
The researchers noted that multiple sclerosis patients “suffer from a wide range of gastrointestinal manifestations,” but found that “the odds of [celiac disease] in … MS are not high.”The study, “Is Celiac Disease (CD) Prevalent in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” was published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis International. Celiac disease is autoimmune disorder of the small intestine triggered by the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. In total, 124 cases of possible or confirmed celiac disease were registered. Results showed that the pooled prevalence of celiac disease among MS patients was zero. Overall, the results from this “systematic review showed that CD [celiac disease] is not prevalent in MS cases,” the researchers concluded.
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