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There is currently no easy way to diagnose celiac disease in patients already following a gluten-free diet. In order for celiac disease blood tests to be accurate, patients on a gluten-free diet must undergo a “gluten challenge,” a temporary re-introduction of gluten into the diet, by consuming two slices of wheat-based bread daily for 6-8…

Within 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…

We put together a list of some of the most common perceived barriers to participating in clinical trials, and how to overcome them.

Cour Pharmaceuticals has announced a $420 million licensing deal with Takeda Pharmaceuticals following a favorable outcome of their phase 2 trial for celiac disease. The company released data from a small phase 2a study at the annual United European Gastroenterology organization meeting showing that its treatment, CNP-101, cut levels of inflammation-promoting cytokines. The technology was…

Many 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.

Parents 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…

CEO Marilyn G. Geller’s testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee has helped secure report language in the House’s version of the 2020 Labor-HHS-Education bill demanding that the National Institute of Health (NIH) report to Congress in 90 days on its plans to aid celiac disease patients. This acknowledgment that celiac disease is a serious condition…

The Celiac Disease Foundation is excited to announce a new relationship with Celiac Cruise to offer a gluten-free sailing experience in the Caribbean and Europe.

On August 29, 2019, the Celiac Disease Foundation’s 7th Annual New York Golf Outing was held at the New York Country Club in New Hempstead, NY.

Julie McCormack discusses her annual AITI Golf Outing and why she continues to be a Celiac Disease Foundation top Team Gluten-Free fundraiser.