Latest Coeliac disease Stories
Augurix SA (“Augurixâ€) and Tillotts Pharma AG (“Tillottsâ€) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a commercialization agreement for Simtomax®, a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for celiac disease. Monthey/Rheinfelden, Switzerland (PRWEB) September 10, 2011 Augurix SA (“Augurixâ€) and Tillotts Pharma AG (“Tillottsâ€) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a commercialization agreement for Simtomax®, a...
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For many with Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance, foods like crunchy chicken tenders and even deli meats are often off-limits, but thanks to Applegate, the leading producer of natural and organic meats and cheeses, those living with gluten sensitivity can enjoy those foods without the gluten - or the guilt of high calories, salt and fat. Applegate's new Natural, Gluten-Free Chicken Breast Tenders have debuted just in time for Celiac...
People who exhibit any range of symptoms associated with celiac disease after eating gluten should be tested as soon as possible. Early detection can help prevent serious complications such as lymphoma and gastrointestinal cancer, the latter of which has an increased chance 40 to 100 times that of the normal population. Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) August 22, 2011 Request A Test, Ltd., a privately held business offering direct-to-consumer lab screenings, has just expanded its services to...
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent study demonstrated increased rates of celiac disease in women who present with unexplained infertility. Published in the May-June 2011 issue of The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, the study evaluated 191 female patients presenting with infertility. Each participant underwent serologic screening for celiac disease as well as routine infertility testing. The 4 patients who had positive serum test results were advised to seek...
A recent study demonstrated increased rates of celiac disease in women who present with unexplained infertility. Published in the May-June 2011 issue of The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, the study evaluated 191 female patients presenting with infertility. Each participant underwent serologic screening for celiac disease as well as routine infertility testing. The 4 patients who had positive serum test results were advised to seek evaluation with a gastroenterologist. All 4 patients were...
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that General Mills Inc. has built a direct-to-consumer online channel, called Gluten Freely, based on the Windows Azure platform. Designed to help consumers who have Celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, a protein naturally found in certain grains, the website helps people locate and shop for gluten-free foods and provides diet and health information. (Logo:...
Food agency announcement coincides with the anniversary of allergen law mandating standards for products consumed by individuals with celiac disease and others adhering to medically prescribed gluten-free diet. Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) August 02, 2011 Today, the FDA announced it was reopening the public comment period on its gluten-free labeling proposal mandated in a seven-year old allergen labeling law according to the American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA), the national advocacy...
Rule would help by creating a uniform and enforceable definition SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today reopened the comment period for its 2007 proposal on labeling foods as "gluten-free." The agency is also making available a safety assessment of exposure to gluten for people with celiac disease (CD) and invites comment on these additional data. One of the criteria proposed is that foods bearing the claim cannot contain 20...
Beans may be the unsung heroes of the food world, but a new booklet called Pulses in the Gluten-Free Diet, co-authored by Carol Fenster aims to give beans a more prominent role in the gluten-free diet. (PRWEB) July 27, 2011 Beans may be the unsung heroes of the food world, but a new booklet co-authored by Carol Fenster aims to give beans a more prominent role in the gluten-free diet. The free, downloadable booklet called Pulses in the Gluten-Free Diet was commissioned by a Canadian...
Gluten-free cookbook author, Carol Fenster, announces the publication of 125 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes (Avery/Penguin Group, 2011) , a cookbook for people who want to combine the gluten-free lifestyle with a plant-based diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, beans, and legumes. Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 21, 2011 Carol Fenster, author of nine gluten-free cookbooks, announces the publication of her new cookbook for gluten-free vegetarians, 125 Gluten-Free...
