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Investment for rare diseases, such as cold agglutinin disease (CAD), has seen a growing interest by investors, outmatching that for biotech and other health segments, according to a recent analysis by Global Genes, a leading rare disease organization. During 2021, a total of $22.9 billion was raised for…
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Global Genes is accepting grant applications to fund a series of U.S.-based RARE Meet-Ups for those affected by a rare disease, including cold-agglutinin disease (CAD), scheduled to occur from April to November. Grant applications are being accepted through the Global Genes Grant Portal until Feb. 4. Recipients…
A bone marrow biopsy may be useful as a test for an underlying cancer or other conditions involving the excessive immune cell expansion and guiding treatment in people with newly diagnosed cold agglutinin disease (CAD), according to a new study. The study, “The Role of a…
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks red blood cells, resulting in anemia.
CAD is characterized by autoantibodies, called cold agglutinins, binding to and activating the destruction of red blood cells when exposed to cold temperatures.
Symptoms of CAD include fatigue, Raynaud’s syndrome, joint pain, jaundice or skin discoloration, and heart problems. These symptoms can worsen with more cold exposure.
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