New Publications

New From NDDIC:

Celiac Disease

As part of the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse’s celiac disease awareness effort, Celiac Disease provides health care providers and patients a fact sheet detailing the diagnosis and treatment of the immune disorder.

The 12-page fact sheet outlines the diagnostic process for celiac disease, focusing on symptoms of the disorder, available screening tools, and information about the best available treatment—a gluten-free diet. The publication offers patients tips for living with the disease and gives educators an additional tool.

A recently convened NIH consensus panel concluded that as many as 2 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, many undiagnosed, underscoring the importance of educational materials at both low- and high-literacy levels.

What I need to know about Diarrhea

What I need to know about Diarrhea, a new easy-to-read publication from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, offers readers a simple guide to diarrhea, one of the most commonly reported illnesses in the United States.

Written in an easy-to-follow format with extensive illustrations, the booklet guides patients through the symptoms, causes—such as infectious disease—and complications of diarrhea and offers treatment suggestions for both adults and children.

In addition, the booklet provides a list of symptoms that should prompt patients to seek care from a health care professional, helping readers distinguish mild cases from those that require medical attention.

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NIH Publication No. 06–4552
May 2006