Celiac.com 11/28/2016 - It's clear from research data that what was once thought to be a childhood disease can affect people well into adulthood and old age.
A team of researchers recently set out to assess rates of celiac disease diagnosis in an elderly population, recording the main clinical features of this group respect to young patients. The research team included R. Tortora, F. Zingone, A. Rispo, C. Bucci, P. Capone, N. Imperatore, N. Caporaso, D. D'Agosto, and C. Ciacci. They are variously affiliated with the Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery at the University "Federico II" of Naples in Napes, Italy, and with the Department of Gastroenterology at the University of Salerno in Salerno, Italy.
They conducted a retrospective analysis of celiac disease rates in elderly...

Celiac.com 04/05/2021 - Celiac disease is highly under diagnosed in the elderly population, partly because it can vary so widely in its presentations, and partly because doctors lack awareness of the potential for celiac disease in older patients. 
A team of researchers recently set out to assess the outcomes for an elderly population with celiac disease, and to compare the results with younger adults with celiac disease.
The research team included Mohamed G Shiha, Lauren J Marks, and David S. Sanders. They are variously affiliated with the Academic Unit of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom. 
For their study, the team prospectively recruited newly diagnosed celiac patients from the Coeliac Specialist Clinic at the Royal Hallamshire H...

Celiac.com 05/07/2024 - An eastern Colorado dog training facility, led by Michelle Abel, is giving rescued canines a fresh start by preparing them for a remarkable new career as gluten-sniffing service dogs.
Abel, with 34 years of experience in dog training, is founder of the Leasure Ranch K9 Academy. Since May 2021, she has collaborated with Scroungy Dogs and Pretty Pups Rescue to rehabilitate and train dogs, often rescuing abandoned pets.
While initially focused on training service dogs for various needs, Abel's journey took an unexpected turn when she received a unique challenge: teaching a dog to detect gluten. Prompted by a friend's celiac disease diagnosis, Abel recognized the critical role such dogs could play in safeguarding celiac sufferers from inadvertent gluten...

Celiac.com 12/10/2024 - In recent years, gluten-free dietary accommodations have gained attention beyond personal dietary preferences, emerging as a crucial medical necessity for individuals with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. As a result, some hospitals, like Northern Nevada Medical Center (NNMC) and Sierra Medical Center (SMC), have gone above and beyond, earning "Gluten-Free Safe Spot" certifications to ensure a safe environment for gluten-free patients. Here, we’ll dive into what gluten-free hospital certification entails, why it’s important, and how this designation can create peace of mind for patients with gluten restrictions.
The Importance of Gluten-Free Certification for Hospitals
People with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity experience adv...