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Webinar: Neurological and Psychological Implications in Celiac Disease

The University of Chicago is having a webinar on Neurological and Psychological Implications in Celiac Disease. April 23, 2022 8:30am-1pm.

From their website:

Bringing together experts from around the country, this activity will offer insight into a variety of experiences and research as well as provide highlights of the most current information by experts in the field relating to the neurological and psychological implications of celiac disease. It will provide information about potential new therapies and the latest research, and it will educate participants about the future of this disease so they can provide better care to their patients.

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, researchers, other healthcare professionals, and patients dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Discuss the evidence-based approach to diagnosing and managing the neurological and psychological implications of celiac disease;
Identify the neurological and psychological complexities associated with celiac disease;
Describe treatment plans that can address the neurological and psychological needs of patients with celiac disease;
Name new advances in treating the neurological and psychological implications of celiac disease;
Analyze why a gluten free diet is a critical component of celiac disease treatment.

Livestream International Symposium

Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is hosting “Celiac Disease: Where are the patients and the therapies?” on April 8-9, 2022.

From their website:

A scientific program designed for those interested in the development of non-dietary therapies for celiac disease including adult and pediatric physicians, dietitians and nutritionists, scientists, industry (pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and food and agriculture), investor/venture capitalists and patients.

This is different from their April 1 meeting.

Heinen’s Breakfast Cereals

Heinen’s has a line of organic gluten free breakfast cereals. I listened to my inner child and tried the “Frosted Flakes”. The box lists only 3 ingredients: organic milled corn, organic sugar and salt. Interestingly, it is a product of Italy.

When paired with milk the cereal remained crisp. It was less sweet than my recollections of the Frosted Flakes of my youth, though the cereal milk at the bottom of the bowl was quite a treat.

The cereal was $1 off on the day of my purchase.

Celiac Connect Online Meeting

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is presenting a livestream on April 1, 10 am – 12pm.

Note: they are also hosting a different meeting on April 8-9, 2022.

From their website:

The purpose of this series is to increase the knowledge base of participants in the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of celiac disease to make them aware of the potential increase of morbidity and mortality and to educate about the nature of a gluten-free diet.

The target audience is adult and pediatric physicians and physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, fellows, dietitians and nutritionists, researchers and patients.

This is the first in a series of 10 bimonthly programs. Other topics include:

Clinical features and diagnosis of celiac disease in both children and adults.
Management of celiac disease after diagnosis: How healthy is a gluten-free diet?
Pathogenesis of celiac disease and the role of the microbiome.
Extraintestinal manifestations of celiac disease as risk factors for the diagnosis and their assessment after diagnosis. Evaluation of comorbid conditions.
Management of the poorly responsive patient. Can the diet be stricter? Is this refractory celiac disease?
If it is not celiac disease, what could it be? How common is seronegative celiac disease and non-celiac villous atrophy?
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity. How do we diagnose and manage this condition?
Two important issues: malignancy and osteoporosis in celiac disease.
Quality of life in celiac disease. What are the factors contributing to QOL and how can we do a better job?

Agenda:

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Changing Epidemiology of Celiac Disease Over Space and Time

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Gluten Timing and Quantity as a Risk Factor for Celiac Disease

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Environmental Risk Factors for Celiac Disease Apart from Gluten

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Case Presentation/Q&A

Celiac Disease and COVID-19 Webinar

National Celiac Association (NCA) and the Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program are presenting a webinar on Wednesday, March 23, 2002 at 1pm ET.

From their website:

Topic: From the Experts: Join Our Virtual Monthly Meeting on “All Things Celiac”

Description: “Living with COVID-19: Celiac Disease, Autoimmunity & Hyperinflammation”

Join the National Celiac Association (NCA) and the Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program for the second webinar in our Spring 2022 “All Things Celiac” series. Speakers will present on selected topics for 60 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 1pm ET.

Will the pandemic ever end? And what are the long-term effects (if any) for someone living with celiac disease or another autoimmune disorder? What COVID-19 treatments are safe for people with celiac disease and are all masks safe for people with gluten-related disorders? Join two expert authors and clinicians with decades of experience for answers to new questions about COVID-19, celiac disease and autoimmunity: Alessio Fasano, MD, Director of the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts; and Dr. Steven Plogsted, BS, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC, FASPEN, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (retired) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Lee Graham, executive director of the NCA, will introduce the webinar, and Alan Leichtner, MD, Director of Celiac Disease Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, will moderate the session. A Q&A session will follow the presentations; please submit general questions below or during the webinar on the Zoom platform.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1.25 CEU for Registered Dietitians (pending). CEU certificates will be emailed to participants who attend the live webinar event after completion of webinar and approval by the Commission on DieteticTime

Mar 23, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)