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Managing kudzu in the South is a little like managing CAD
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (308+ words) The roots of the invasive vine go deep, as do the roots of my disease Written by Mary Lott | July 1, 2026 A long time ago, my daughter and her friend, both GRITS " that is, girls raised in the South " giggled together…...
How One Woman with Cold Agglutinin Disease Advocated for Herself. ..
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (845+ words) This is a sponsored post written by Nancy F. in collaboration with Recordati Rare Diseases. Written by Recordati Rare Diseases | July 1, 2026 Sponsored by Recordati Rare Diseases. My name is Nancy, and I was diagnosed with Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) over a…...
A blue-goo fiasco reminded me of new CAD treatments on the horizon
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (674+ words) Several investigational therapies give me hope that one day, I'll find a solution Written by Mary Lott | June 26, 2026 It was the worst thing I have ever done to my skin. There was no way I could get over to my…...
Potential therapy for rare blood disorders acquired by companies
2+ week, 6+ day ago (521+ words) Gamgertamig targets forms of AIHA, including cold agglutinin disease Written by Michela Luciano, Ph D | June 12, 2026 Gilead Sciences and Lakefront Biotherapeutics have acquired Ouro Medicines and its investigational therapy, gamgertamig, for cold agglutinin disease (CAD) and other forms of autoimmune…...
Enjaymo, warmth protect CAD patient during surgery: Case report
3+ week, 6+ day ago (767+ words) Woman didn't experience hemolysis during surgery for atrial fibrillation Written by Lila Levinson, Ph D | June 5, 2026 A 70-year-old woman with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) avoided disease-related complications from surgery related to a heart condition, in part because she took'Enjaymo (sutimlimab-jome)…...
Enjaymo halts hemolysis in CAD patient misdiagnosed with cancer
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (664+ words) Correctly identifying the autoimmune disease guided doctors to proper care Written by Andrea Lobo | May 29, 2026 A woman with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) who was misdiagnosed with and treated for a blood cancer achieved lasting health improvements once doctors switched her…...
Myeloid leukemia turns up as hidden cause of CAD: Case study
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) Woman's cancer discovered when anemia worsened despite CAD treatment Written by Steve Bryson, Ph D | May 22, 2026 A 78-year-old woman with cold agglutinin disease(CAD) was later found to have acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of blood cancer, which likely…...
The life lessons I learned from frigid Friday night football games
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) I still play my clarinet, but I won't march outside in cool temperatures now Written by Mary Lott | May 20, 2026 A performance that stands out in my musical career is the Auburn High School versus Opelika High School football game of…...
CAD study highlights need for more sensitive bone marrow testing
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (554+ words) Researchers found small immune cell clones in most confirmed cases Written by Marisa Wexler, MS | May 15, 2026 Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) rarely occurs without abnormal immune cell growth in the bone marrow or blood, but this abnormal cell growth is often…...
Five things I do to have a positive patient experience
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (161+ words) My strategies include being prepared and self-advocating Written by Mary Lott | May 13, 2026 I parked my car with a feeling of d'j" vu. This was my sixth trip to the hospital this year. I wanted to wait to be seen by…...