The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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March 10, 2008
Gluten-Free Drugs for Celiac Disease Patients
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Gluten-Free Drugs for Celiac Disease Patients
March 10, 2008 (Issue: 1281)
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by a genetic intolerance to gluten that occurs in about 1% of the population. The main form of treatment is a lifelong gluten-free diet.
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