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Hope Through Research
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on Celiac (pronounced - SEL-ee-ak) disease. NIDDK-supported researchers are studying the genetic and environmental causes of celiac disease.
In addition, researchers are studying the substances found in gluten that are believed to be responsible for the destruction of the immune system function, as happens in celiac disease. They are engineering enzymes designed to destroy these immunotoxic peptides. Researchers are also developing educational materials for standardized medical training to raise awareness among healthcare providers. The hope is that increased understanding and awareness will lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.
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American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 1-800-877-1600 or 312-899-0040
Fax: 312-899-4739
Email: hotline@eatright.org
Internet: www.eatright.org
Celiac Disease Foundation
13251 Ventura Boulevard, #1
Studio City, California 91604
Phone: 818-990-2354
Fax: 818-990-2379
Email: cdf@celiac.org
Internet: www.celiac.org
Celiac Sprue Association/USA Inc.
P.O. Box 31700
Omaha, Nebraska 68131-0700
Phone: 1-877-CSA-4CSA (272-4272)
Fax: 402-558-1347
Email: celiacs@csaceliacs.org
Internet: www.csaceliacs.org
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
31214 124th Avenue SE
Auburn, Washington 98092
Phone: 253-833-6655
Fax: 253-833-6675
Email: info@gluten.net
Internet: www.gluten.net
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
224 South Maple Street
Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002
Phone: 215-325-1306
Email: info@celiaccentral.org
Internet: www.celiaccentral.org
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
P.O. Box 6
Flourtown, Pennsylvania 19031
Phone: 215-233-0808
Fax: 215-233-3918
Email: naspghan@naspghan.org
Internet: www.naspghan.org
www.cdhnf.org
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
2 Information Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3570
Phone: 1-800-891-5389
Fax: 703-738-4929
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov
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References:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
NIH Publication No. 07-4269
August 2007
digestive.niddk.nih.gov
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