First Wave BioPharma Completes Merger Deal With ImmunogenX Adding Phase 3-Ready Candidate For Celiac Disease
First Wave BioPharma Inc FWBI has acquired ImmunogenX in an all-stock transaction with the combined company focused on advancing a gastrointestinal (GI) pipeline. First Wave BioPharma signed a non-binding term sheet in December to acquire ImmunogenX. James Sapirstein will continue to serve as…#firstwave #biopharmainc #firstwavebiopharma #jamessapirstein #jacksyage #sapirstein #gidivision #fda #immunogenx #niclosamide (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

First Wave BioPharma Announces Completion of Business Combination with ImmunogenX, Adding Phase 3-Ready Latiglutenase to its Late-Stage GI-Focused Clinical …
Latiglutenase is a potentially first-in-class oral biotherapeutic for the treatment of celiac disease James Sapirstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to continue leading First Wave BioPharma; Jack Syage, Ph.D., named President and Chief Operating Officer A strategic U.S. commercial license…#jamessapirstein #firstwavebiopharma #jacksyage #phd #bocaraton #fla #biopharmainc #fwbi #chaitankhosla #firstwave (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Should doctors screen all kids for type 1 diabetes?
Millions worldwide live with type 1 diabetes, and for most the diagnosis came as a shock, following mysterious symptoms such as thirst and weight loss. But diabetes specialists have long known that certain blood tests can foretell the disease years earlier. That has left the field wrestling with a difficult question: Should healthy children get these blood tests, and would knowing about incipient diabetes help them? Now, as a first wave of studies indicates such testing can prevent life-threatening complications at diagnosis , and with a new treatment to delay disease onset, the answers are tipping toward â...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 13, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

Can Iron Supplementation Protect Against Celiac Disease? Can Iron Supplementation Protect Against Celiac Disease?
Genetically lower iron levels were associated with an increased risk for celiac disease in a Mendelian randomization study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 13, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

This BioPharma Could Be First To Market With Its Celiac Therapy
James Sapirstein, Chairman, President & CEO of First Wave BioPharma, Inc. FWBI was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All-Access. First Wave BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.…#jamessapirstein #benzingasallaccess #firstwavebiopharma (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brazil ’s Pinguim Content Adapts Oscar Nakasato’s Immigration Tale ‘Nihonjin,’ Pitched at Ventana Sur’s Animation!
Noburu is 10 and living in Brazil with a budding curiosity surrounding his Japanese heritage. With an inquisitive enthusiasm, he approaches his grandfather Hideo, reluctant to share tales of his difficult years assimilating to a new country. The two begin an arduous journey towards reconnection…#noburu #brazil #hideo #mygrandfather #nihonjin #ritacatunda #oscarnakasato #celiacatunda #oscarnakasatos #brazilian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Celiac Disease and Higher Risk of Women's Health Disorders Celiac Disease and Higher Risk of Women's Health Disorders
Women with celiac disease face a much higher risk of other health complications, including ovarian failure, endometriosis, and pregnancy loss, a large new study suggests.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - November 2, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Celiac Disease and Higher Risk of Women ’s Health Disorders
Women with celiac disease had significantly higher rates of polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstruation, and infertility, compared to women without the condition, a study says. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What's the Difference?
MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 -- For most people, there ’s no reason to give up gluten for good. But that’s not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten intolerance, according to Dr. Sarmed Sami, a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

‘Queen of Salsa’ Celia Cruz Has Her Own Barbie: Where to Buy the Doll Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Barbie is honoring the legacy of Celia Cruz in celebration of…#celiacruz #cruzbarbie #mattelcom #amazon #walmart #queenofsalsa #barbieinspiringwomen #barbieinstagram #barbie #mattel (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

No-Biopsy Approach to Celiac Disease Diagnosis Safe for Some No-Biopsy Approach to Celiac Disease Diagnosis Safe for Some
For adults with suspected celiac disease and no IgA deficiency, serology alone appears safe and reliable for diagnosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Gastroenterology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Celiac Disease in Adults
(MedPage Today) -- A blood test may be reliable in diagnosing some adults with suspected celiac disease, helping to avoid a biopsy, according to a prospective cohort study. In 436 adults with suspected disease and without IgA deficiency, a serum... (Source: MedPage Today Allergy)
Source: MedPage Today Allergy - September 14, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: news

Celiac disease: Diagnosis & treatment
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Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Testing Kids for Celiac Disease: Who, When, How Testing Kids for Celiac Disease: Who, When, How
The Cribsiders talk about having a low threshold for testing a child for celiac disease, and which tests to order first.The Cribsiders (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news

The Next Frontier for Corporate Benefits: Menopause
Celia Chen, who at first misattributed symptoms in her late 40s with stress from her job as a marketing executive, at home in Venice, Calif. on Dec. 6, 2022. (Bethany Mollenkof/The New York Times) In her late 40s, Celia Chen began experiencing unexplained symptoms such as anxiety, a spike in blood…#celiachen #venice #bethanymollenkof #mayoclinic #unitedkingdom #nathaliegrenache #ebay #nvidia #capgemini #maven (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news