Screening rules for growth to detect celiac disease: A case-control simulation study

• Main Authors: Csizmadia Cassandra G (Author), Damen Gerard M (Author), Boersma Bart (Author), Keizer-Schrama Sabine (Author), Oostdijk Wilma (Author), Grote Floor K (Author), van Dommelen Paula (Author), Verkerk Paul H (Author), Wit Jan M (Author), van Buuren Stef (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is generally assumed that most patients with celiac disease (CD) have a slowed growth in terms of length (or height) and weight. However, the effectiveness of slowed growth as a tool for identifying children with CD is unknown. Ou...