On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C debut a series about the “Legends of Sickle Cell”. They interview Dr. Michael DeBaun and patient legend Shamonica Wiggins.

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Cheat Codes is a podcast for the sickle cell community that brings listeners a series of segments and interviews packed with critical education that patients and families need to know, as well as updates and clarifications from the social media "buzz" around sickle cell. Hosted by Ahmar U. Zaidi, MD (Dr. Z) & Michael U Callaghan, MD (Dr. Mike). Listen to past episodes of Cheat Codes wherever you get your podcasts!

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Cheat Codes is made possible by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more.

Dr. Z and Dr. C talk shop with Dr. Wally Smith on how Patient Navigators are changing sickle cell disease.

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis,  For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

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Dr. C and guest host Amy Board of BloodStream Media talk to Dr. Lydia Pecker about Reproductive Health in Sickle Cell. Hear Dr. Pecker’s thoughts on menstrual cycles with sickle cell, fertility, contraception and more on this important, little discussed topic. A must listen!

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis. For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

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With the goal of getting a better understanding of Agios and their vision for partnering with the sickle cell community and being “fueled by connections,” join us as guest host, with special guest host, and patient advocate Blaze Eppinger returns to the show for a discussion with Agios’ and guest Sarah Gheuens, Chief Medical Officer, at Agios Pharmaceuticals. 

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Cheat Codes welcomes Dr. Mark T. Gladwin to talk about Pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell disease with Dr. Z and Dr. C.

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis. For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

Sickle Cell Disease (textbook) by Mark T. Gladwin, M.D.

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On October 29th, 2021, Hertz Nazaire, a prominent sickle cell warrior and prolific artist, passed away at age 48. In honor of Hertz, we’re re-airing Dr. Z’s interview with him for Cheat Codes, originally published in December of 2020. 

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Homegoing Expenses for Hertz Sickle Cell Disease: a battle for equality, justice and respect | Ahmar Zaidi | TEDxDetroit

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With the goal of getting a better understanding of Agios and their vision for partnering with the sickle cell community, join us as guest host, Blaze Eppinger speaks with Darrin Miles, the Chief Commercial Officer and Holly John, the Head of Patient Advocacy both of Agios Pharmaceuticals. 

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Dr. Z and Dr. C chop it up with two of the foremost experts (Mitch and Vijay) on the science of gene therapy in sickle cell disease.

 

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis,  For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

 

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Dr. Nirmish Shah, the Director of Duke University’s sickle cell transition program, joins Cheat Codes to discuss the numerous challenges associated with helping patients with sickle cell disease successfully transition from pediatric to adult care.

 

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis,  For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

 

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Graham Serjeant, a British-born medical researcher best known for his multi-decade study of sickle cell disease in Jamaica, joins Cheat Codes to share stories and learnings from across his storied career.

 

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Episode Sponsor: Novartis,  For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease.  Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare providers and caregivers.

 

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Link to Jamaican Cohort Study Article: https://bit.ly/38auoRO

 

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