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  • A young Italian child is having a blood test for coeliac disease

    Italy Leads the Way in Paediatric Screening for Coeliac Disease

    Join us for a special webinar to learn about the first results of Italy’s national paediatric screening programme, the first of its kind in the world. The preliminary results show a 2.8 - 2,9% positivity rate for coeliac-specific antibodies, highlighting the potential of this programme to revolutionise early detection and treatment. Register here: https://www.aoecs.org/webinars-events/

  • AOECS Launches Global Call for Success Stories

    📣 Share. Inspire. Empower. We’re calling all National Coeliac Societies—AOECS members & non-members—to submit your biggest success stories from 2025! 🌍 Top 5 featured at #AOECS2025 in Brussels + global showcase. Read more about this on www.aoecs.org #together4coeliacs #celiac2celiac #AOECS #celiacdisease

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  • AOECS Launches Fourth Call for Scientific Papers on Coeliac Disease

    📢 AOECS invites submissions for its 4th Call for Scientific Papers on Coeliac Disease – now with a special focus on hydrolysed products such as gluten-free beer. Don't miss this opportunity to present your research on a global stage. Submit your abstract by 5 September 2025.

  • EU Parliament Committee Accepts Petition on Coeliac Disease

    🎉 Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease — including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this initiative for coeliac rights across Europe. 💪

  • Novel Pharmacological Therapies for Coeliac Disease: A Presentation You Shouldn’t Miss

    🚨 Did you know that up to 30% of coeliacs continue to struggle with symptoms even while following a gluten-free diet? Have you experienced the same issue? 🤔 Then you watch this recording of Professor Detlef Schuppan as he presents the latest pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease! 🌍🍞. Click here to see it 🎥

  • AOECS Scientific Research eBook - Impact of Gluten-Free Diets on Coeliac Disease Patients

    📢 New research from the ARCTIC study published in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 reveals that a gluten-free diet alone may not normalise body composition in coeliac patients. The findings suggest that despite the benefits of a gluten-free diet, patients may still face significant health challenges. ⚠️ Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 🔗

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The Slovenian Coeliac Society is set to host the second edition of Gluten-Free Expo Slovenia on Saturday and Sunday, 27-28 September 2025, in the picturesque town of Radovljica. The main day on the 28th is a free-to-attend event that brings together producers, experts, and the public for a vibrant celebration of the gluten-free lifestyle. Visitors will be able to explore a wide variety of exhibitors offering everything from traditional Slovenian gluten-free dishes to international products, including bread, pasta, desserts, and drinks. For more information and the full programme, visit: glutenfreeexposlo.com

The Slovenian Coeliac Society is set to host the second edition of Gluten-Free Expo Slovenia on Saturday and Sunday, 27-28 September 2025, in the picturesque town of Radovljica. The main day on the 28th is a free-to-attend event that brings together producers, experts, and the public for a vibrant celebration of the gluten-free lifestyle. Visitors will be able to explore a wide variety of exhibitors offering everything from traditional Slovenian gluten-free dishes to international products, including bread, pasta, desserts, and drinks. For more information and the full programme, visit: glutenfreeexposlo.com

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