When you think celiac, you likely remember the gluten sensitivity associated gas, diarrhea, malabsorbtion, anemia, and osteoporosis-and you'd be right on target. But did you know that celiac disease has health consequences effects beyond bowels and bones? Join us for a review of surprisingly common celiac disease, and discover the under recognized comorbidities of the central nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, and male and female reproductive systems that stem from this disorder. Celiac disease is far more than simply bowels and bones.

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We are pleased to present the abstracts from sgna's 36th annual course, SGNA: your gateway to opportunity. The diversity of these topics certainly reflects the richness and breadth of our specialty. in keeping with the tradition of the annual course, we hope the following abstracts will encourage discussions for improving nursing practice and patient care outcomes.