Martha Mc Elwenspoek, Howard Thom, Athena L Sheppard, Edna Keeney, Rachel O'Donnell, Joni Jackson, Cristina Roadevin, Sarah Dawson, Deborah Lane, Jo Stubbs, Hazel Everitt, Jessica C Watson, Alastair D Hay, Peter Gillett, Gerry Robins, Hayley E Jones, Sue Mallett, Penny F Whiting
BACKGROUND: Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingesting gluten. It affects approximately 1% of the UK population, but only one in three people is thought to have a diagnosis. Untreated coeliac disease may lead to malnutrition, anaemia, osteoporosis and lymphoma. OBJECTIVES: The objectives were to define at-risk groups and determine the cost-effectiveness of active case-finding strategies in primary care. DESIGN: (1) Systematic review of the accuracy of potential diagnostic indicators for coeliac disease...
October 2022: Health Technology Assessment: HTA