Archive for the Medical Professionals Category


Kick The Holiday Blues

Do you need to kick the holiday blues? Many people seem to get depressed during the holidays and there are many reasons for this. Sometimes it is just the stress of getting things done in time or something as simple as bad weather that keeps you indoors. We cannot control many things that affect us [...]

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Nexvax2 Financing

We have tried to post as much as we can about treatments for celiac disease and Nexvax2 seems to be leading the charge right now. This press release talks about the latest Nexvax2 financing and what the money will mean to research efforts. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — ImmusanT, Inc. announced today it [...]

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ALV003 Named a Top 10 Inflammatory/Autoimmune Project to Watch

AVL003 has shown promise as a drug to help those with celiac disease cope with the serious problems related to autoimmune and inflammatory issues caused by the disease. This press release shows that this research is getting some attention, which is greatly needed in this field. Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the [...]

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Gluten In Medications

A press release today about gluten in medications discusses a a research grant awarded by the FDA for the first scientific research on gluten in medications. Here are some excerpts from the press release. Ambler, PA, November 16, 2011 –(PR.com)– The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is proud to announce that the organization has [...]

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Delayed Celiac Diagnosis

Delayed Celiac diagnosis is a problem far too common among those who suffer from this disease. This is a summary of a study that looked at how long it takes to get a proper diagnosis from the onset of symptoms and the first doctor visit. Just in my limited experience, these times are still off. [...]

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Camera capsule provides glimpse of small intestine

Of all the things to swallow, a camera might not be on top of anyone’s list — unless you’re a person suffering from a gastrointestinal problem that traditional tests have not been able to diagnose. For these people, the noninvasive capsule endoscopy offers hope for relief. What makes the capsule endoscopy so exciting is that [...]

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