Sometimes a blood transfusion may be required to treat severe cases of the rare autoimmune disorder cold agglutinin…
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
Vaccinations: What’s OK, What’s Not, and What Should Be Discussed with the Doctor When You Have CAD
People with autoimmune diseases, including cold agglutinin disease (CAD), should be careful about which vaccinations they receive. CAD patients should…
Cold agglutinin disease (CAD) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks red blood cells when…
Effectively managing cold agglutinin disease (CAD) can be challenging. Here are five tips for making the most of your…
4 Tips for Dealing with Cold Agglutinin Disease in Cold Weather
People with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) often have problems with cold weather. Cold can worsen CAD symptoms, and lead to…
A diagnosis of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) can be challenging for patients and their families. As a rare disease,…