One of the tests that can help diagnose cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a cold agglutinin test or…
Emily Malcolm, PhD
Emily holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Central Arkansas. Emily is passionate about science communication, and, in her free time, writes and illustrates children’s stories.
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Articles by Emily Malcolm, PhD
How Does Cold Agglutinin Disease Cause Heart Problems?
Many patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) develop heart problems. CAD is a rare disease in which the…
I Just Received a CAD Diagnosis, Now What?
The process of getting a diagnosis for cold agglutinin disease (CAD) may be lengthy and frustrating. Often, multiple…
Acrocyanosis is a blueish discoloration of the skin that occurs because of the blockage of small blood vessels, which…
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system makes antibodies that mistakenly attack…
Cold Agglutinin Disease Clinical Trials
Patients with rare conditions like cold agglutinin disease (CAD) can help with the development of new treatments by participating…
Heart Surgery in Cold Agglutinin Disease
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare disorder in which the body mistakenly produces antibodies against its own red…
Cold Agglutinin Disease and Pregnancy: Am I at Risk?
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare disease in which the body produces antibodies against the red blood cells.
Will I Pass Cold Agglutinin Disease to My Children?
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare nonhereditary disease in which the immune system produces autoantibodies called cold agglutinins.
Mindfulness for People With Cold Agglutinin Disease
Living with a chronic disease, such as cold agglutinin disease, means dealing with a number of symptoms that…