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Dr Daman Langguth

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Dr Daman Langguth

Head of the Immunology Department at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology; Chair of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Partners.

Dr Daman Langguth
Dr Daman Langguth

Coeliac disease is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, secondary to an immunologic reaction to gluten. At present it can only be managed by lifelong avoidance of gluten, and thus presents a challenge for patients and their health care professionals.

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Head of the Immunology Department at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology; Chair of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology Partners.

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