U of T Rounds: Cold Immune Hemolytic Anemia: Clinical aspects and advances in treatment

Presented by:

Ilene Weitz, MD
Professor of Medicine
Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology
Keck-USC School of Medicine

Learning Objectives:

1.    To understand the different presentation of primary cold agglutinin disease (CAD) vs cold agglutinin syndrome.
2.    To understand the pathophysiology of CAD.
3.    To understand the role of complement in CAD.
4.    To understand the role of complement inhibition in managing CAD.

Note: This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Virtual Session:

Zoom: https://uhn-etms.zoom.us/j/99724858130 Meeting ID: 997 2485 8130
OTN Webcast: https://webcast.otn.ca/videos/216754620

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.