Lately, it seems as though gluten is being blamed for a vast host of ailments – everything from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to attention-deficit disorder – with an ever increasing number of people seeking relief through a gluten-free diet. While this strict regimen is absolutely critical for people with a confirmed diagnosis of celiac disease,…
Continue ReadingThe latest gluten-free Halloween candy list is here! But please remember to use the list only as a guide, since ingredients and formulas can change at any time. Make sure to always read the label. Click here to view the entire list.
Continue ReadingWith Fall in full swing and the weather getting chillier, here is and easy recipe to make and enjoy indoors!
Continue ReadingIn the August 15, 2017 issue of the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association, a spotlight was cast on celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, with a comprehensive review of the current state of diagnostics, treatment, and prognosis. Celiac disease affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide. It is not yet exactly understood why…
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Continue ReadingImmusanT, a clinical-stage company developing Nexvax2®, a therapeutic vaccine intended to protect against the effects of gluten exposure while maintaining a gluten-free diet, presented data at the 2017 International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS) in Delhi, India for a potential blood test that could detect celiac disease with a single gluten challenge. This blood test could also…
Continue ReadingWhile the weather outside turning chillier, turn up the deliciousness with this easy recipe that can serve the whole family.
Continue ReadingSave the date for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Annual Celiac Education Day on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is proud to be a co-sponsor of this important event and host a Patient Advocacy Workshop during the program. The program begins at 10:00 AM with a Q & A panel…
Continue ReadingSenators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) recently introduced legislation known as Graham-Cassidy to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The hope of these lawmakers is to hold yet another vote on repeal before October 1st, so a simple majority (51 votes) is all that is…
Continue ReadingOn September 18, 2017, Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) representatives attended a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting in White Oak, MD on the ongoing implementation of a benefit-risk framework to inform drug and medical device review and approval processes. Under legislative mandate, the FDA is seeking to formally incorporate the patient experience and perspective into…
Continue ReadingLast month, the Celiac Disease Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring the 2024 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK. As the first patient advocate invited to chair and present on a scientific panel, CEO Marilyn Geller co-chaired the End Points in Clinical Trials session with Dr. Francisco Leon, CEO...