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Save 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…

It is common for those with celiac disease to turn to over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription loperamide (brand name: Imodium) for short-term treatment of diarrhea. The FDA has recently issued a warning that overuse of this medication can lead to serious cardiac issues, and even death. Users of loperamide are encouraged to adhere to recommended dosages…