Info & Resources

Articles

• Infertility and Celiac Disease
• Celiac Disease - a Review (PDF Document)
• New Cosmetic Regulations
• Tips for Gatherings with Gluten Intolerance at Allergic Living

• Blue Cheese in the gluten-free diet - A research update - Alex Anca, MHSc., RD
  
  
• CFIA Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts - CFIA
  
  
• An Itch to Know
  
  
• Report from the Taxation Committee
  
  
• Whole Grains, the Gluten-Free Way - Suzanne Simpson, BaSC, BAH, RD
  
  
• Celiac Disease and Vaccination - Vancouver/Richmond Health Board
  
  
• Screening for Celiac Disease in a Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic - A-W Chan, MJ Fritzler, JD Butzner
  
  
• Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein - Quintin Wight, Ottawa Chapter
  
  
• Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Looking Back over 25 Years of Nutrition - Mavis Molloy, RDN

Books

• Gluten-Free Diet by Shelley Case, RD
• Pharmacy Practice August 2007 (PDF Document)

North American Celiac Disease Clinics and Medical Centers

• Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
  Patients benefit from direct access to state-of-the-art knowledge on the latest advances in celiac disease research through the Celiac Center's leading researchers, with a focus on novel non-dietary treatments.
  
  
• Center for Celiac Disease at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  The Center for Celiac Disease at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Our team of pediatric celiac experts give your child expert care, from initial testing and diagnosis through long-term disease management.
  
  
• Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
  Seeks to redefine the future of celiac disease and treatment on an ongoing basis, through continuing advances in research, patient care, and physician and public education.
  
  
• Celiac Sprue Clinic at the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health
  In just one-four hour appointment at this clinic, clients meet one on one with a gastroenterologist, an internal medicine MD with a specialty in nutritional deficiencies, a dietician, a CAM practitioner, and a representative from the local support group, providing clients with a comprehensive evaluation and thorough education about this disease.
  
  
• Kogan Celiac Center of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System
  The Kogan Celiac Center, located at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, offers comprehensive testing and treatment for celiac disease for adults and children. The Center is dedicated to providing expert services that include early assessment and diagnosis, treatment, education and support to improve the health and well being of those who live with celiac disease.
  
  
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH)
  Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) is one of the country's premier academic medical centers and is a major referral center for the Midwest and beyond. NMH provides at total of 897 beds in their Feinberg Pavilion and virtually every medical specialty is represented by the NMH medical staff of 1,545 physicians. NMH provides a range of healthcare services including acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs.
  
  
• The Mayo Clinic - Celiac Clinic
  At Mayo Clinic, specialists from different medical specialties work together to diagnose and develop treatment plans for hundreds of adults and children who have celiac disease.
  
  
• University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
  The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is dedicated to raising diagnosis rates and meeting the critical needs of people affected by celiac disease through education, research and advocacy.
  
  
• University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research
  The University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research is an institution engaged in clinical care, diagnostic support, education, and clinical and basic science research in Celiac Disease.
  
  
• University of Virginia Health System - The Digestive Health Center of Excellence
  To provide excellence and innovation in the care of patients, the training of health professionals and the creation and sharing of health knowledge.
  
  
• William K. Warren Medical Research Center for Celiac Disease
  The mission of the Center is to advance the knowledge of Celiac Disease pathogenesis, develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic advances, increase knowledge about celiac disease and provide state-of-the-art clinical care and education to adults and children.

Research Papers

• Going Gluten Free: A Primer for Clinicians (from the Gasteroenterology series)
  This article introduces the complexities of the GF diet and addresses specific nutritional considerations that may affect a person with CD, including food intolerances, vitamin and mineral supplementation, fiber intake, and gastrointestinal complaints.
  
  
• The GF Diet: Update for Health Professionals (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  This article reviews the specifics of the diet, including recommendations regarding the use of pure, uncontaminated oats. [Note: in this article, brewer’s yeast is incorrectly identified as GF. This was an error: baker’s yeast is GF, brewer’s yeast is not GF.]
  
  
• Whole Grains and the GF Diet (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  Information related to gluten free whole grains and how they can be used to improve the nutrient profile and fiber content of a gluten free diet.
  
  
• Gluten Free Dining Out: Is it Safe? (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  Helpful hints for dining out to help your patient stay healthy and safe. Includes a guide to restaurant menu terms which may indicate the presence of gluten and important questions to ask employees.
  
  
• Medications and Celiac Disease (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  This article provides important information regarding gluten in medications including an extensive list of inactive medication ingredients and their derivations. Also provides advice regarding calling manufacturers and the role pharmacists can play in helping to ensure medications are gluten free.
  
  
• Kids and the Gluten Free Diet (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  This article provides a list of children’s books on the topic of Celiac Disease, information on empowering children, gluten free school lunch ideas and tips for dealing with the unique challenges faced by children with Celiac Disease.
  
  
• GF Diet: Can you afford it? (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  The cost of gluten free specialty foods often presents a great challenge to patients. This article provides practical information regarding affordable, naturally gluten free alternatives in the form of recipes and sample menu plans.
  
  
• Gluten Free Vegetarian (from the Practical Gastroenterology series)
  Outlines potential nutrients of concern associated with a gluten free – vegetarian diet and common sources of gluten in popular vegetarian meat alternatives. Provides information to help patients plan a diet which is nutritionally balanced and satisfying.
  
  
• Allergen Labeling Legislation
  Health Canada's Proposed Amendments to the Food Allergen Labelling Regulations as published in Canada Gazette, Part I (CGI)
  
  
• Road to Diagnosis
  Written in a unique narrative style by individuals with celiac disease this book (available to read online) provides insight into common diagnosis pitfalls through the sharing of patients real life journeys to diagnosis. Each case includes clinical pearls written by Dr. Mohsin Rashid.
  
  
• Genetic Testing and Celiac Disease
  This article from the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center discusses the role of genetic testing in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.

Links

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Canadian Information:

• Canadian Celiac Health Survey - the Ottawa Chapter pilot
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency - food alerts
• Health Canada Statement on Oats
• Information Letter
• Statement
• Tax Information: Incremental (additional) cost of Gluten-Free (GF) products now an eligible medical expense on T1 individual tax return

Canadian Organizations:

• Anemia Institute for Research and Education
• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Depression Canada
• Dietitians of Canada
• Fondation Quebecoise de la Maladie Coelieque
• Osteoporosis Society of Canada
• Health Canada's Celiac Disease Page

U.S.A. Information:

• Celiac.com - site maintained by Scott Adams
• Clan Thompson Gluten-free Resources
• Help for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Extensive self-help and support for IBS
• Mayo Clinic - Celiac Disease
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• National Library of Medicine
• NIH Concensus Development Conference on Celiac Disease - June 28-30, 2004

U.S.A. Organizations:

• Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)
• Celiac Sprue Association
• Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
• National Foundation for Celiac Awareness