Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers, and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery. Held on May 16-19 in Washington D.C., the meeting showcased new breakthroughs in celiac disease and gluten sensitivity research. Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) Chief Executive Officer, Marilyn G. Geller, attended to support the many educational sessions led by members of CDF’s Medical Advisory Board.
CDF also participated in the Digestive Disease Week Twitter Chat, along with several researchers, patients, and other celiac disease organizations, discussing celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. You can find the Twitter highlights here.
Below you’ll find curated highlights from Digestive Disease Week, including research abstracts and videos from members of CDF’s Medical Advisory Board.
1) Incidence of Celiac Disease in Type-1 Diabetics and Their Relatives
4) Prevalence of Celiac Disease is Higher Among Women With Infertility
5) Despite an Increased Use of a Gluten Free Diet, Most Celiac Disease Remains Undiagnosed in the USA
6) Barriers to Compliance to Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease: The Role of Depression and Motivation
8) Celiac Disease Associated With Significant Economic Burden
Digestive Disease Week Videos, Featuring CDF Medical Advisory Board Members
Evolution of Celiac Disease Prevention Points to Genetic Factors, Questions Remain
Diagnostic Delay in Women With Celiac Disease Due to Doctors, Not Patients