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Is gluten the latest villain in the battle for better health?

If you've been food shopping or out to eat lately, you've probably noticed that "gluten-free" foods now claim their own grocery store shelves and dozens of national restaurant chain menus highlight "gluten-free" entrees.

17 May 2010

SQI announces poster presentations on novel diagnostic assays at 7th International Congress on Autoimmunity

SQI Diagnostics Inc., a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced data from oral and poster presentations that highlights the Company's leadership position in the autoimmune diagnostics space.

14 May 2010

A new generation of cereal based products for patients with celiac disease

A wide range of gluten free cereals have been studies in detail as part of the HEALTHGRAIN project of the European Union, and their impact on product quality has been assessed. Enzyme technology, bioprocessing as well as high-pressure processing technology have been successfully applied to improve the quality, safety and nutritional attributes of gluten free cereal products.

10 May 2010

Enzyme technology developed to improve quality, safety and nutritional attributes of oat based foods

Oats is a highly nutritious cereal, which can be tolerated by large number of celiac patients. A range of commercial oat flours as well as specific oat flours produced from single varieties have been evaluated for their suitability for bread-baking. Enzyme technology, bioprocessing as well as high-pressure processing technology have been successfully applied to improve the quality, safety and nutritional attributes of oat based foods.

5 May 2010

Alvine Pharmaceuticals reports data of ALV003 in gastric simulation model at DDW 2010

Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced the reporting of scientific data on the performance of its lead compound, ALV003, in a gastric simulation model. The data were presented at the 2010 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

5 May 2010

Dietary changes may help alleviate celiac disease, says study

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that striking a balance of intestinal microbiota could play a role in early stages of celiac disease-related immune responses

30 Apr 2010

Certain genetic mutations lead to Type 1 diabetes: The Scripps Research Institute

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have provided an answer to the 40-year-old mystery of how certain genetic mutations lead to Type 1 diabetes. This new molecular understanding could lead to novel therapies for Type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

20 Apr 2010

IVAX Diagnostics reports net revenue of $4.5M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

IVAX Diagnostics, Inc., a fully integrated in vitro diagnostics company, reports its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.

31 Mar 2010

AARDA launches campaign on family AQ

In honor of the designation of March as National Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month by the U.S. Senate on March 4, 2010, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) wants to help you learn your family's AQ. AQ is a play on IQ that stands for Autoimmune Quotient. It's about knowing how likely you or a loved one is to develop an autoimmune disease, based on the prevalence of these diseases and your family history. The campaign features AARDA National Spokesperson and Actress Kellie Martin, best known for her memorable roles on "E.R." and "Life Goes On."

22 Mar 2010

IBS patients are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies, according to new research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

10 Mar 2010

March designated as 'National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month'

On the evening of March 4, 2010, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating March as "National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of autoimmune diseases and increase funding for autoimmune disease research. The Senate resolution (S.RES.372) was introduced by Michigan Senator Carl Levin on December 8, 2009.

9 Mar 2010

Boar's Head promotes healthy lifestyle options and helps champion the cause of diabetes prevention

Boar's Head, a leader in developing fine deli products that respond to consumers' health and wellness concerns, announces an initiative to reach the growing number of Americans now following a gluten free way of life. "Gluten Free with Boar's Head," is reaching out to gluten free followers with news that Boar's Head meats, cheeses and condiments are, and always have been, gluten free.

5 Mar 2010

Precise immune disturbances leading to Coeliac disease: More insight

New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of coeliac disease. Nearly 40 different inherited risk factors which predispose to the disease have now been identified. These latest findings could speed the way towards improved diagnostics and treatments for the autoimmune complaint that affects 1 in 100 of the population, and lead to insights into related conditions such as type 1 diabetes.

28 Feb 2010

Signaling protein has key role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in intestinal tract: Study

A signaling protein that is key in orchestrating the body's overall immune response has an important localized role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in the intestinal tract, according to a study by UC San Diego School of Medicine investigators, published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe.

18 Feb 2010

Autism Speaks: Ten most significant autism research achievements in 2009

Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization has released its annual list of the 10 most significant research achievements to have impacted autism during the previous year. Every year, Autism Speaks documents the progress made toward its mission to discover the causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorders, and compiles a list of the 10 most significant research achievements to have impacted autism during the previous year.

10 Feb 2010

Mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to gluten-free diet

For adults and children diagnosed with celiac disease, the only treatment is a gluten-free diet, which can be very challenging. Gastroenterologists at Rush University Medical Center are conducting a new study to see if mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to the very strict diet.

12 Jan 2010

Boar's Head launches campaign to encourage salt sensible food choices

Recognizing that salt consumption has long been a concern in matters of health, Boar's Head, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of deli meats and cheeses, reaffirms its commitment to wellness with a campaign that encourages salt sensible food choices. "Launch Your Assault on Salt," offers consumers who have concerns about their salt intake with advice about food options that fit their needs and shows them how, when managed wisely, it can be part of a healthy diet.

8 Jan 2010

World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010: Researchers invited to contribute their abstracts

Researchers are invited to contribute their abstracts to the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010 (IOF WCO - ECCEO10), the largest global meeting devoted to all aspects of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis research and patient care. The Congress will be held in Florence, Italy from May 5-8, 2010.

21 Nov 2009

SQI Diagnostics' SQiDworks automated platform and IgXPLEX RA assay receive FDA marketing clearance

SQI Diagnostics Inc., a medical systems automation company focused on evolving laboratory-based biomarker testing, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company's automated SQiDworks(TM) Diagnostics Platform and its multiplexed IgXPLEX(TM) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) assay for marketing in the United States.

2 Nov 2009

Shire announces third quarter 2009 financial results

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces results for the three months to September 30, 2009.

31 Oct 2009

Celiac Disease News and Research

Latest Celiac Disease News and Research

Is gluten the latest villain in the battle for better health?

SQI announces poster presentations on novel diagnostic assays at 7th International Congress on Autoimmunity

A new generation of cereal based products for patients with celiac disease

Enzyme technology developed to improve quality, safety and nutritional attributes of oat based foods

Alvine Pharmaceuticals reports data of ALV003 in gastric simulation model at DDW 2010

Dietary changes may help alleviate celiac disease, says study

Certain genetic mutations lead to Type 1 diabetes: The Scripps Research Institute

IVAX Diagnostics reports net revenue of $4.5M for quarter ended December 31, 2009

AARDA launches campaign on family AQ

IBS patients are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer than healthy people undergoing colonoscopies

March designated as 'National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month'

Boar's Head promotes healthy lifestyle options and helps champion the cause of diabetes prevention

Precise immune disturbances leading to Coeliac disease: More insight

Signaling protein has key role in fighting bacterial infection and inflammation in intestinal tract: Study

Autism Speaks: Ten most significant autism research achievements in 2009

Mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to gluten-free diet

Boar's Head launches campaign to encourage salt sensible food choices

World Congress on Osteoporosis 2010: Researchers invited to contribute their abstracts

SQI Diagnostics' SQiDworks automated platform and IgXPLEX RA assay receive FDA marketing clearance

Shire announces third quarter 2009 financial results

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