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- 23rd August 2024
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The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) will bring the patient perspective to the International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK, from September 5-7, 2024. Vice chair Floris van Overveld is set to speak on September 7, emphasizing the need for research that addresses both the medical and social challenges faced by those living with celiac disease.
- 13th August 2024
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New study confirms that gluten can migrate from certain biodegradable food contact materials (FCMs) into gluten-free foods, posing a risk to individuals with coeliac disease. The study found gluten levels as high as 203 mg/L in liquids exposed to wheat bran-based plates, significantly exceeding safe limits. Caution is advised for coeliacs.
- 31st July 2024
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Discover a World of Gluten-Free Delights at the Largest Gluten-Free Event in Radovljica, Slovenia, 28-29 September, 2024.
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1 in 100 people are estimated to suffer from coeliac disease in Europe. Applying that ratio, it can be assumed that more than 7 million people are affected by coeliac disease across Europe, with only approximately 25% of those actually receiving a diagnosis. Coeliac disease can present with a wide range of mild to very severe symptoms with the only treatment being a strict daily gluten free diet.
Read moreCurious about what coeliac disease is? Watch this short film that explains the facts.
The film was created as a part of the international collaboration Focus IN CD.