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We are pleased to announce a very important meeting on Sunday, November
23, 1997, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center,
Towson, MD.

Our speakers will be:

Dr. Alessio Fasano, Co-Medical Director, The Center For Celiac Research
at the University of Maryland at Baltimore.  His topic will be "Celiac
Disease in the USA; What's Up, Doc ?"

Dr. Karoly Horvath, Co-Medical Director, The Center For Celiac Researh
at the University of Maryland at Baltimore.  His topic will be "The UMAB
Celiac Serologic Screening Study".  He will brief us on the progress and
expectations of completing the study, which was just recently officially
initiated.

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As part of the Study, medical technicians will be taking blood samples
of First-Degree Blood relative of Celiacs.  In addition, others (except
Celiacs) will be able to participate as part of the general population
sampling.

This service will be provided FREE OF ANY CHARGE!

Results of the tests will be made available to participants; and, those
with positive indications will be advised to have an intestinal biopsy
completed by their own qualified medical practitioner for final
determination.

We urge you to encourage all First-Degree blood relatives (mother,
father, sisters, brothers and children; as well as grandparents and
grandchildren) to participate.  The sample taken is minimal
(approximately 1/2 teaspoon), with little or no discomfort and usually
takes less than one minute to perform.

Due to the large attendance expected, we must REQUIRE Pre-Registration
of those attending and, especially, those participating in the Blood
Testing.

Please call the Center For Celiac Research at  *  410-706-2715  *  and
follow the instructions for Pre-Registration given to you there.

ALL are welcome to attend and participate in the Study.

As always, please bring a Gluten-Free Dish (with recipe) to share.