Is there an easier way to test for Celiac disease?

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.: Is there an easier way to test for Celiac disease?
Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.): no
If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:
What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.): Any age group, Any gender.
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.): All groups
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.): Being able to test for it easier and have a treatment for it.
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.: Ruining your intestional tract.

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?

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Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)

EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)

AHRQ Priority Populations

Describe why this topic is important.: Can help millions of people live normally
What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.): An article in Good house keeping magazine.
Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.): no
If yes, please explain:

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?: Help understand the disease better and a possible cure or treatment
Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.: ASAP
Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.

Other Information About You: (optional)

Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate): Help understand the disease better and a possible cure or treatment

Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?: Individual

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