Cold Agglutinin News

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

CAD Least Common Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in India, Study Suggests

Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) seems to be the least common form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in India, affecting about 15% of patients with the rare disorder, a study has ... Read more

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Fall Uncovers Undiagnosed CAD in Elderly Woman, Case Study Reports

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Researchers in the U.K. have described the case of an 81-year-old woman who was diagnosed with secondary cold agglutinin disease (CAD) only after falling and being treated at the hospital ... Read more

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020

CAD Possible in COVID-19 Patients With Blood Clotting Problems, Case Report Finds

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Physicians should consider testing patients with COVID-19 and thrombosis for different forms of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), including cold agglutinin disease (CAD), which may underlie their blood clotting issues, a ... Read more

September 3, 2020September 4, 2020

Same But Different Photo Contest Celebrates People With Rare Diseases

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Same But Different, a U.K. nonprofit that uses the arts to bring communities together, is holding a calendar photography competition to raise awareness for rare diseases. Under the theme “A ... Read more

September 2, 2020September 3, 2020

CAD in COVID-19 Patients Warrants M. Pneumoniae Test

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The presence of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) without red blood cells’ destruction in patients with COVID-19 should prompt clinicians to test for Mycoplasma pneumoniae, as this type of bacteria also ... Read more

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Study Supports Use of Rituximab-containing Therapies in CAD

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Therapies that contain Rituximab may be effective for people with cold agglutinin disease (CAD), a study suggests. The study, “Rituximab-containing therapy for cold agglutinin disease: a retrospective study of 16 ... Read more

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

EveryLife Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Rare Disease Community in US

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The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to support individuals with rare disorders who are pursuing personal goals through training and education. The ... Read more

August 13, 2020September 13, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the films ... Read more

August 12, 2020August 14, 2020

2 Cases of CAD in France Linked to COVID-19

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could cause cold agglutinin disease (CAD), a case report of two patients from France suggests. The cases were described in a letter to the editor of the ... Read more

August 5, 2020August 6, 2020

Blood Cancer Therapy May Be Effective for Difficult-to-treat CAD, Case Study Suggests

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Daratumumab, a therapy used to treat myeloma patients, effectively eased painful and disabling symptoms in a man with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) who failed to respond to rituximab, a case ... Read more

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020

Japanese CAD Patients Face Higher Risk of Blood Clots

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Japanese patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) are almost three times more likely to develop blood clots compared with people without this autoimmune disorder, a study reports. These findings are in ... Read more

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

COVID-19 Thought To Be Cause of CAD in Woman

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A case report from Michigan suggests that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could cause cold agglutinin disease (CAD). Results showed that appropriate treatment, including folic acid and a steroid, lowered inflammation and ... Read more

July 9, 2020August 9, 2020

National Survey Seeks to Assess Full Social, Economic Burdens of Rare Diseases in US

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The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a nationwide National Burden of Rare Disease Survey to measure the full implications, economic and social, of living with rare disease in ... Read more

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Study Showcases Wide Range of Clinical, Laboratory Findings in CAD

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Researchers found a wide range of demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics when studying eight patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD). The findings revealed that treatment with corticosteroids, surgical removal of ... Read more

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

CAD 4 Times More Prevalent in Colder Climates, European Study Finds

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The prevalence of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is four times higher in colder climates than in warmer areas, according to a study from Europe. The findings also showed that a ... Read more