On February 1, 2016, the Effective Health Care (EHC) Program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released its first-ever evidence review on Diagnosis of Celiac Disease. AHRQ is a…
Continue ReadingIn keeping with our mission to advance research by leveraging technology, Celiac Disease Foundation is pleased to announce the February launch of iCureCeliac, a patient-powered research network (PPRN). At iCureCeliac, people living…
Continue ReadingTraining program for patients and caregivers will be offered at Celiac Disease Foundation’s National Conference April 30, 2016. In 2016, Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) continues to push researchers to investigate…
Continue ReadingThe UCDR allows users to report online the patient experience of living with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders in order to further accelerate research into treatments and a cure. Be the first to share your skills to accelerate a cure for celiac disease. Contact [email protected] to request an invitation and receive a CDF Team Gluten-Free t-shirt for your feedback.
Continue ReadingIn a recent article, “Gluten Introduction to Infant Feeding and Risk of Celiac Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers, including three members of the…
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation has announced that it has partnered with the North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (NASSCD) to award a three-year, $150,000 grant to support young investigator research in celiac disease. This grant, which will begin with awards in 2016, will focus on finding cause and treatment for celiac disease sufferers.
Continue ReadingA new innovation from the biotechnology company Biomedal introduced a process to help monitor gluten intake for those attempting to adhere to a strict gluten-free diet (GFD). The test is…
Continue ReadingThe Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) holds its Annual Meeting October 6-8, 2015, bringing together members of the PCORI community, including Celiac Disease Foundation as a member of the…
Continue ReadingFor many years, certain enzyme supplements have been touted to be able to help those with celiac disease digest gluten. As oral supplements, these enzymes are marketed to assist with…
Continue ReadingA common symptom of patients with undiagnosed celiac disease (CeD) is nutrient deficiency. When CeD patients consume gluten, it triggers the immune system to attack the microvilli of the small…
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...