Earlier this month, SSCD hosted their first quarterly webinar of 2024 on “Under-Represented Populations in Celiac Disease.” During the webinar, the Celiac Disease Foundation and SSCD announced the launch of the Improving Health Equity in Celiac Disease Through Disparities Research Award.
Continue ReadingA new study published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances finds that a considerable proportion of Black patients with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease had negative diagnostic blood tests. Traditionally perceived as predominantly affecting non-Hispanic White individuals, this study underscores the importance of bridging existing research gaps to better serve underrepresented populations.
Continue ReadingOn July 27, Celiac Disease Foundation CEO, Marilyn G. Geller, will be presenting the “Role of Patient Advocacy in Clinical Trials” on a webinar hosted by the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease.
Continue ReadingThe Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD) has released a statement on the COVID-19 vaccination and its safety for celiac disease patients.
Continue ReadingAs we continue our journey toward advancing awareness and understanding of celiac disease, it is crucial that we reflect on health equity and the persistent clinical disparities within our community—so that together we can confront these factors and dismantle barriers hindering access to care and support. Health equity represents the...