USPSTF Takes Neutral Stance on Celiac Disease Screening in Asymptomatic Individuals

Full Text: JAMA. 2017;317(12):1252-1257. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.1462

From Abstract:

Objective  To issue a new US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for celiac disease.

Evidence Review  The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on the accuracy of screening in asymptomatic adults, adolescents, and children; the potential benefits and harms of screening vs not screening and targeted vs universal screening; and the benefits and harms of treatment of screen-detected celiac disease. The USPSTF also reviewed contextual information on the prevalence of celiac disease among patients without obvious symptoms and the natural history of subclinical celiac disease.

Findings  The USPSTF found inadequate evidence on the accuracy of screening for celiac disease, the potential benefits and harms of screening vs not screening or targeted vs universal screening, and the potential benefits and harms of treatment of screen-detected celiac disease.

Conclusions and Recommendation  The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic persons. (I statement)

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