University of Maryland Celiac Disease Prevalence Study for the USA - Progress Report - January 31, 1999

The University of Marylands Center for Celiac Research has received approximately $231,000 in contributions and pledges. We thank all of you who have made a contribution or pledge. As we reported in the September update, when we began this effort back in May of 1977, we suggested that if 1000 Celiacs, relatives or friends would make a commitment to pledge $200 per year for three (3) years, we would be on our way to funding this extremely important study. As of September 1st, we had received only 122 pledges in the amount of $70,335. To date, we have received only 8 additional pledges; however, we did receive a significant number of cash contributions for which we are very grateful.
For now, we cannot rely on any outside financial assistance. So please, help us to help you....

Currently, the Center for Celiac Research is involved in two critical areas:
* Multi-Center Serological Screening Study to determine the prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States; and
* New Diagnostic Assay to develop a non-invasive diagnostic test for Celiac Disease.
1) SEROLOGIC SCREENING STUDY
We have tested 3,076 samples as part of the Multi-Center Serological Study for the prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States. Our preliminary findings indicate that 6.8% of first-degree relatives and 4.7% of second-degree relatives of Celiacs test positive for the disease. These results are similar to those reported previously in Europe, suggesting that Celiac Disease is currently under-diagnosed in the United States.We are extremely encouraged by these preliminary...

Currently, the Center for Celiac Research is involved in three critical research areas:
Multi-Center Serological Screening Study to determine the prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States We have tested 3,998 individuals as part of the Multi-Center Serological Study for the prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States. Our preliminary findings indicate that 5.7% of first -degree relatives and 3.1% of second degree relatives of celiacs test positive for the disease. These results are similar to those reported previously in Europe, suggesting that Celiac Disease is currently under-diagnosed in the United States.
We are extremely encouraged by these preliminary findings; however, many more subjects need to be screened to put the study into full operation. Your...

University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research: Research Update - 1 in 150 Adults Have Celiac Disease
(Celiac.com 06/12/2000) Multi-Center Serological Screening Study to determine prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States. We have tested 8,199 individuals as part of the Multi-Center Serological Study for the prevalence of Celiac Disease in the United States. This number is comprised of the following: 4,162 healthy individuals (1,473 pediatric and 2,689 adult), 3,797 from risk groups (1,008 children with symptoms, 618 adults with symptoms, 1,819 first-degree relatives and 352 second-degree relatives). Our preliminary data indicates that the following number of individuals tested positive for Celiac Disease: General pediatric population 1 out of 163 General...