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'Silent Celiac' Will Be Subject of April Meeting; Register Now to Guarantee Your Spot
Joseph A. Murray, M.D., one of the nation's most experienced and knowledgeable celiac medical specialists, will give the keynote address at the meeting of the Healthy Villi on Sunday, April 29, at the MassBay Community College campus in Wellesley, Mass.
Online registration is now closed, but you may register at the door. All workshops still have space available.
Dr. Murray will speak about the detection and implications of “silent” celiac disease. People with silent celiac disease have abnormal antibody blood tests, as well as loss of villi in the small intestine, but show no external symptoms, even on a diet that contains gluten.
Dr. Murray is a clinical practitioner and researcher in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he is also a professor of medicine.
The meeting will include four workshops: Newly Diagnosed Workshop; Great Grains for Great Meals; Sweets and Treats; and a Wellness Coaching workshop.
The Gluten-Free Emporium will feature 30 tables of vendor goods. There will be a "Tasty Treat" time. (Note: Due to an abundance of vendor food, there will not be a formal buffet table.)
At the end of the day, there will be an Ask the Doc session with Daniel A. Leffler, M.D., M.S., director of clinical research at the Celiac Center of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
January Presentation Available for Download
Harold N. Rosen, M.D., of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, gave the keynote talk at the January 29 meeting of the Healthy Villi.
Dr. Rosen spoke about the risks of osteoporosis for people with celiac disease. The presentation that he made is available for download by clicking here.
New England Celiac Conference Big Success; Speaker Presentations Available for Download
The second New England Celiac Conference organized by the Healthy Villi was a big success. More than 700 people attended the Oct. 23 event, coming from throughout the Northeast.
Read what one blogger had to say about the conference by clicking here. And for her comments about the wonderful food, click here.
The Healthy Villi would like to thank the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which co-sponsored the event, all of the speakers and, in particular, all of the volunteers who made the day a great success.
Below are the speaker presentations currently available for downloading; all are in PDF files. Download them by clicking on the speaker's name. (Some of the files are very large, so please be patient while they download.)
Dr. Alessio Fasano: "Celiac Disease in Pediatrics"
Dr. Peter H.T. Green: "Celiac Disease: The Adult Story"
Melinda Dennis & Christine Doherty: "Nutritional Supplements for Celiac Disease"
Carol Fenster: "Cooking & Baking With Gluten-Free Grains"
Janet Y. Rinehart: "Traveling the World Gluten-Free"
Best of the Gluten-Free Blogs: The 'Crispy Cook' Provides a Guide to Must-Visit Sites
On her "Crispy Cook" site, blogger Rachel highlights what she considers to be the most useful and interesting blog sites related to celiac disease and the gluten-free lifestyle. Here's what she says:
"There are so many great gluten-free blogs nowadays When I first started this list several years ago, I had fifty or so bloggers listed and then the list ballooned on over 150. I've trimmed it back since then so I can update it more easily and now the list reflects the blogs that I think most effectively cover a certain point-of-view or lifestyle."
Little Amy Learns How to Go Gluten-Free
In Comic Book From Children's Hospital
After her diagnosis with celiac disease, a youngster named Amy is confused about how to live with her new food restrictions. Over time, she learns the ins and outs of the gluten-free diet.
Amy's story is recounted in a comic book for children produced by the Center for Celiac Disease at Children's Hospital Boston. Read more about Amy, as well as an interview with the the center's director, Dr. Alan M. Leichtner.
Dr. Leichtner talks about how the comic book came about, how it has been received, and some important trends in the diagnosis of celiac disease in children. (Click here for full story.)
Going Gluten-Free Is Only the First Step: Advice From a Nutritionist Who Knows
Sticking to the gluten-free diet is only the first step toward eating properly for people with celiac disease, says dietitian and nutritionist Melinda Dennis. In an interview, Melinda advises that whole grains and high-fiber foods are crucial to eating well, and that vitamin and mineral supplements also are likely to be part of a well-rounded regime. Melinda knows of what she speaks: besides her professional training, she herself has celiac disease.(Click for full story.)
Healthy Villi Accepts Online Payment
The next time you renew your Healthy Villi membership, sign up for a membership meeting, or make a donation, you will be able to do so online. That's because The Healthy Villi web site is on a new software platform that includes an electronic payment option. Use of the new capability is strictly optional. The new capability is intended for people who prefer to conduct business online, without inconveniencing anyone who prefers a more-traditional way of doing business, said Lee Graham, president of The Healthy Villi. (Click for full story.)
