Martin Wolff, MD

01/01/2020

07/15/2017

New and more cost-effective ways of screening for esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus on the horizon

The Cytosponge is a tiny sponge on a string which expands in the human stomach. When it is pulled out, the expanded sponge collects cells along your food pip...

03/22/2017

Colon cancer is on the rise in people under the age of 50. Don't dismiss or rationalize your symptoms just because you are young. If you have re**al bleeding, a persistent change in bowel habits, or other concerns, talk to your primary care physician or see a gastroenterologist.

Colore**al cancers are on the rise in younger people, but doctors and patients often remain unaware of the risk.

06/29/2016

Celiac disease testing recommended for non-responders to the hepatitis B vaccine

or people with celiac disease, vaccinations tend to work just as effectively as they do for the general population with one notable exception: hepatitis B.

04/15/2016

Why do some people develop disease while others do not? New research demonstrating link between celiac disease risk and non-coding RNA.

Researchers have identified a common variant in a non-coding RNA that may contribute to the intestinal inflammation that occurs in people with celiac disease...

01/09/2016

We need to rethink what we take for pain (if anything). Duration of exposure, higher doses, age, genetics, and prior gastroduodenal complications predict risk of digestive tract injury with NSAIDs.

Advil and Tylenol are each at their best when taken for certain ailments, in part because they work differently in the body and can have different side effects.

11/14/2015

The genetic overlap of celiac and other autoimmune diseases...

11/12/2015

New data shedding light on whether early gluten exposure in at-risk infants increases the risk for disease.

Researchers in Sweden found infants genetically at risk for celiac disease double the risk of developing the disease if fed gluten before age two.

09/06/2015

Great blog for both the newly diagnosed and the seasoned celiacs among us - thanks, Gluten Dude!

This gluten free blog is made up of a celiac community that is knowledgeable, passionate and snarky. Learn the truth about living gluten-free.

08/30/2015

Further evidence suggesting that celiac disease should be considered in work-up of unexplained nerve pain (neuropathy).

08/19/2015

08/16/2015

Approximately 1 in 13 people with type 1 diabetes have celiac disease. A simple blood test can screen for celiac, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life.

The link between type 1 diabetes mellitus and celiac disease was first established in the 1960s.

08/14/2015

Colore**al cancer screening with colonoscopy saves lives, but the most difficult part is often the preparation. Perhaps there is room for a more palatable meal-based colonoscopy prep...

Patients recommended for screening colonoscopy often resist because the bowel cleansing regimen is unpleasant.In an abstract presented May 17 at the 2015 Digestive Disease Week conference in Washington, DC, Campbell Levy, MD, of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, and colleagues at...

08/14/2015

Treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet, but follow-up is crucial. Here are 16 important tests to discuss with your doctor after your diagnosis.

Do you know how well you’re healing? See the list of 16 follow-up tests for celiac disease your doctor may recommend at Gluten Free Therapeutics.

08/12/2015

Fat surrounding the intestine may promote inflammation in : new therapeutic targets on the horizon.

Intra-abdominal fat cells may play a role in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research data.“A well-appreciated feature of IBD, especially longstanding Crohn's disease, is intra-abdominal fat, also known as 'creeping fat,' which wraps around the intestine. Ho…

08/12/2015

1 in 200 people have and the fastest growing population are children under age 18. Bring the "IBD Superhero" program to your child's school and raise IBD awareness.

The Take Steps IBD Superhero program is aimed to provide support to pediatric patients and increase awareness and resources to teachers and administrative staff in schools and youth programs across the country.

08/11/2015

Pre-intestinal digestion of : A step in the right direction for and non-celiac gluten sensitivity ( ) patients.

A trial is slated to begin within the year

08/10/2015

"Was I just glutened?"
Real-time monitoring of gluten ingestion using a simple urine test: positive 4-6 hours after ingestion of as little as 50mg of gluten. Not ready for prime time, but a promising test for those starting out on the diet and for monitoring compliance.

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders and improving quality of life for those on a lifelong gluten-free diet.

08/10/2015

Can the bacteria in your gut explain your mood?

The rich array of microbiota in our intestines can tell us more than you might think.

08/09/2015

How to day "gluten free" in Thai: Mai Mi Kluten (Mai mee gloo-ten). 👍🏼👏🏼🍲

08/09/2015

For the super-sensitive, there's gluten free art http://bit.ly/1F6XGbW

08/02/2015