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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a Consensus Development Conference on Celiac
Disease on June 28-30, 2004. The purpose was to explore and assess the current scientific knowledge
regarding celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Food Labeling Law - Effective January 1, 2006!
On August 2, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection
Act (S. 741) into law. The bill requires food manufacturers to clearly state if a product contains any of
the eight major food allergens responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree
nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. [ read more here ] [ and here ] [ and here ]
-> Update 7/15/2005 - FDA meeting on establishing thresholds for gluten in foods. [ read more here ]
University of Maryland Study Shows Celiac Disease is more Prevalent in U.S.
than Previously Thought
(February 10, 2003) Largest study ever finds that one out of every 133 Americans may have celiac
disease. [ read more here ]
Proposal for a Celiac Disease Screening Program in Santa Clara County
The institution of the Celiac Disease Screening Program (CDSP) is intended to reveal a greater portion
of the “iceberg,” which is celiac disease. The program will create an awareness of the problem not only
in the general community, but in the medical community as well. Education of both sides of health care
will lead to more efficient methods of diagnosis and treatment. [ read more here ]
CELIAC SPRUE - GLUTEN-SENSITIVE ENTEROPATHY; GSE - Gene map locus 6p21.3
[ read more here ]
Disease on June 28-30, 2004. The purpose was to explore and assess the current scientific knowledge
regarding celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Food Labeling Law - Effective January 1, 2006!
On August 2, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection
Act (S. 741) into law. The bill requires food manufacturers to clearly state if a product contains any of
the eight major food allergens responsible for 90% of all allergic reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree
nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy. [ read more here ] [ and here ] [ and here ]
-> Update 7/15/2005 - FDA meeting on establishing thresholds for gluten in foods. [ read more here ]
University of Maryland Study Shows Celiac Disease is more Prevalent in U.S.
than Previously Thought
(February 10, 2003) Largest study ever finds that one out of every 133 Americans may have celiac
disease. [ read more here ]
Proposal for a Celiac Disease Screening Program in Santa Clara County
The institution of the Celiac Disease Screening Program (CDSP) is intended to reveal a greater portion
of the “iceberg,” which is celiac disease. The program will create an awareness of the problem not only
in the general community, but in the medical community as well. Education of both sides of health care
will lead to more efficient methods of diagnosis and treatment. [ read more here ]
CELIAC SPRUE - GLUTEN-SENSITIVE ENTEROPATHY; GSE - Gene map locus 6p21.3
[ read more here ]
A Prevention Method?
Press Release Feb. 22, 2005 - A method for preventing Type 1 Diabetes was discovered at the University
School of Medicine. Dr. Fasano says this significant discovery could eventually lead to the development
of an oral medication to arrest autoimmune diseases in the early stages such as celiac. [ read more here ]
Press Release Feb. 22, 2005 - A method for preventing Type 1 Diabetes was discovered at the University
School of Medicine. Dr. Fasano says this significant discovery could eventually lead to the development
of an oral medication to arrest autoimmune diseases in the early stages such as celiac. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics Announces Completion of First Human Trial For AT-1001 and FDA "Fast Track"
Designation
BALTIMORE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Alba Therapeutics Corporation ("Alba") today announced
successful completion of its first Phase I trial for the drug candidate AT-1001, and that the FDA has
granted "Fast Track" designation to AT-1001 for treatment of Celiac Disease (CD). [ read more here ]
Loosen Up!
(April 22, 2000) This article provides a good overview of zonulin - what it is, how it was discovered and
how it relates to celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Whew! Celiac Sufferers Pooped
A funny and interesting look at celiac... [ read more here ]
Laura Leon, Concert Pianist
Concert pianist Laura Leon organized a concert fund raiser to promote awareness of the disease in New
York. [ read more here ]
NIH Grant
(October 5, 2005) Arcadia Biosciences and Washington State University receive NIH grant to research
wheat with reduced celiac disease-causing protein. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics has begun testing AT-1001
(September 27, 2005) Alba Therapeutics has begun testing AT-1001, an orally administered zonulin
receptor antagonist that is being developed for the treatment of celiac disease. [ read more here ]
New Food Safety Program (GFCO)
The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) announced their gluten-free food certification program, the Gluten
Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the first program of its kind in the world! This program will
verify food products meet the highest standards for GF ingredients and a safe processing environment.
[ read more here ]
Designation
BALTIMORE, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Alba Therapeutics Corporation ("Alba") today announced
successful completion of its first Phase I trial for the drug candidate AT-1001, and that the FDA has
granted "Fast Track" designation to AT-1001 for treatment of Celiac Disease (CD). [ read more here ]
Loosen Up!
(April 22, 2000) This article provides a good overview of zonulin - what it is, how it was discovered and
how it relates to celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Whew! Celiac Sufferers Pooped
A funny and interesting look at celiac... [ read more here ]
Laura Leon, Concert Pianist
Concert pianist Laura Leon organized a concert fund raiser to promote awareness of the disease in New
York. [ read more here ]
NIH Grant
(October 5, 2005) Arcadia Biosciences and Washington State University receive NIH grant to research
wheat with reduced celiac disease-causing protein. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics has begun testing AT-1001
(September 27, 2005) Alba Therapeutics has begun testing AT-1001, an orally administered zonulin
receptor antagonist that is being developed for the treatment of celiac disease. [ read more here ]
New Food Safety Program (GFCO)
The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) announced their gluten-free food certification program, the Gluten
Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the first program of its kind in the world! This program will
verify food products meet the highest standards for GF ingredients and a safe processing environment.
[ read more here ]
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