Did you know that there are gluten-free summer camps that offer fun and peace of mind for children and teens with celiac disease? Learn about a few of the options available this summer!
Continue ReadingWithin the last year, at least three studies were conducted with the goal of determining the relationship between the amount of gluten ingested and the risk of developing celiac disease. An important review of these studies, conducted by Jonas Ludvigsson and CDF Research Committee Member Benjamin Lebwohl, concluded that new clinical trials must be conducted…
Continue ReadingMany people who suspect they have celiac disease choose to start a gluten-free diet right away, without a formal diagnosis. Here's why you shouldn't.
Continue ReadingParents using multiple kitchen appliances and utensils to prevent their child with celiac disease from being exposed to gluten may be able to eliminate some cumbersome steps. A new, preliminary study from Children’s National Hospital published in the journal Gastroenterology found no significant gluten transfer when tools like the same toaster or knives are used for both…
Continue ReadingConsidering the rising number of cases of celiac disease, and its extremely detrimental effects on childhood development, leading to malabsorption and failure to thrive, it is becoming more necessary to find a means to properly diagnose young children.
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...