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Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast, is led by expert hosts Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Dr. Mike Callaghan from the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, and produced by BloodStream Media. Each episode of Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast brings listeners a series of segments packed with critical education and research information that patients and families need to know, as well as updates and clarifications from the social media "buzz" around sickle cell. Cheat Codes also features interviews with leading experts, moments from major conferences, and contributions from people living with sickle cell, all while Dr. Z and Dr. Mike keep the show fresh, fun, and off-the-cuff! Enjoy, share, and subscribe to Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast.

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Sickle Cell Advocacy with Miss Teen Virginia, Ayana Johnson

December 27, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

On this episode of Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast, we speak with Ayana Johnson. In addition to being a sickle cell warrior, Ayana is also Miss Teen Virginia ‘22, a teen ambassador of the SCDAA and founder of Ay’s Hope Cells.  SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific upda...

Replay: International Legends of Sickle Cell: Professor Clarisse Lobo & Dr. Kleber Fertrin

October 24, 2023 22:31 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MB

This episode of Cheat Codes is our first bilingual podcasting experience. In the first half of the episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C speak with Professor Clarisse Lobo and Dr. Kleber Fertrin in English about their experience with sickle cell in Brazil. In the second half, we hear from them in their native Portuguese language.    SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode...

Regina Hartfield of the SCDAA

September 19, 2023 15:59 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

hhttp://On this episode of Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast, we speak with Regina Hartfield, CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc (SCDAA).  SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell community.   TRANSPARENCY S...

REPLAY: RISE UP for Sickle Cell Disease - A Warrior Panel

September 06, 2023 15:16 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

http://On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to a panel of Sickle Cell warriors who were part of the RISE UP campaign. RISE UP is the name of Agios’ phase two and phase three clinical trial for Sickle Cell Disease. The campaign itself was directed by the warriors to help the community know about the trial, to help educate, to help answer any questions they may have or break down any myths that they have, about participating in a clinical trial. On this panel the docs speak with Teonna Woolfo...

Cayenne Wellness

July 25, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to Dr. Carolyn Rowley and Elle Colle about Cayenne Wellness. Their mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with sickle cell disease in California by ensuring expert, unbiased, and comprehensive care.”    Learn more about Cayenne Wellness at https://cayennewellness.org   SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Di...

Reproductive Health in Sickle Cell

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to “The Avengers” of Sickle Cell Disease aka Teonna Woolford, Cassandra Trimnell and Rae Blaylark about reproductive health in sickle cell disease. SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell communi...

International Legends of Sickle Cell: Professor Clarisse Lobo & Dr. Kleber Fertrin

May 23, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 58.7 MB

This episode of Cheat Codes is our first bilingual podcasting experience. In the first half of the episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C speak with Professor Clarisse Lobo and Dr. Kleber Fertrin in English about their experience with sickle cell in Brazil. In the second half, we hear from them in their native Portuguese language.    SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode...

Rising Stars in Sickle Cell: Dr. Oladipo Cole

April 18, 2023 16:02 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk shop with a rising star in sickle cell disease. Dr. Oladipo Cole is a fellow at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He also has sickle cell disease. Here he talks about his journey from child living with sickle cell disease to physician working in the disease state.   SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 ...

Legends of Sickle Cell - Dr. Obiageli Nnodu

March 20, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C welcome “Sickle Cell Legend” Dr. Obiageli Nnodu to the program. Dr. Nnodu is the Director of Centre For Sickle Cell Disease Research & Training at the (CESRTA) University of Abuja in Nigeria. SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 c...

LIVE in New Orleans: A Red Cell Revolution

February 27, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

We're LIVE from New Orleans, Louisiana! Listen to our live podcast panel featuring members of the sickle cell, pyruvate kinase deficiency, and thalassemia communities and leading KOL's in each field. We are proud to introduce the Red Cell Revolution! The Red Cell Revolution is an Agios patient advocacy movement that is driven by a relentless desire to find common ground with these communities and their treaters. SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is a podcast for the sickle cell community th...

Replay: Legends of Sickle Cell. The Momma Bears

January 31, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to some very important advocates in the Sickle Cell community: “The Momma Bears”. Yvonne Carroll, Adrienne Shapiro and Pat Corley. Later in the episode we hear from Teonna Woolford, CEO of the Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Organization. Originally aired September 6, 2022.   SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is a podcast for the sickle cell community that brings listeners a series of segments and interviews packed with critical education that patient...

Getting to Know Doctors Ahmar Zaidi & Mike Callaghan

December 12, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

On this episode, we’re turning our attention to our hosts: Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Dr. Mike Callaghan. We’ll get to know them a little better and learn about their journey into medicine and sickle cell disease.   SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 sickl...

Biba Tinga, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada

November 01, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C are back! On this episode they speak with Biba Tinga, President & Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Canada. They also discuss the care of her son Ismaël who was diagnosed with the rare disease.   SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 so...

A What Just Happened Episode of Cheat Codes with the Sickle Cell Consortium - Part 2

October 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Sharonda Sikes of the Sickle Cell Consortium will provide a recap of The Sickle Cell Warriors Convention with guests Dr. Lametra Scott, Dr. Simone Uwan and Francine Baker.   The Sickle Cell Warriors Convention is a national community gathering, created and organized entirely by sickle cell patients and caregivers.  Each year the Convention is hosted by a partnership of sickle cell CBOs, patients, caregivers and advisors, and is unique in that every session, presentation, panel and workgr...

A What Just Happened Episode of Cheat Codes with the Sickle Cell Consortium

October 04, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Sharonda Sikes of the Sickle Cell Consortium will provide a recap of The Sickle Cell Warriors Convention with guests Dr. Tomia Austin and Mia Robinson.   The Sickle Cell Warriors Convention is a national community gathering, created and organized entirely by sickle cell patients and caregivers.  Each year the Convention is hosted by a partnership of sickle cell CBOs, patients, caregivers and advisors, and is unique in that every session, presentation, panel and workgroup was chosen direc...

Legends of Sickle Cell. The Momma Bears

September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to some very important advocates in the Sickle Cell community: “The Momma Bears”. Yvonne Carroll, Adrienne Shapiro and Pat Corley. Later in the episode we hear from Teonna Woolford, CEO of the Sickle Cell Reproductive Health Organization.    SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 ...

Legends of Sickle Cell - Dr. Charles Jonassaint, Jude Jonassaint & Cassandra Trimnell

August 02, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C speak with Cassandra Trimnell of Sickle Cell 101, Dr. Charles Jonassaint & Jude Jonassaint. SHOW DESCRIPTION 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). Lis...

Legends of Sickle Cell - Russell Ware, MD, PhD

July 05, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to Sickle Cell Legend Russell Ware, MD, PhD   SHOW DESCRIPTION Cheat Codes is intended for patients, caregivers, providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by Sickle Cell Disease.  Each episode, Cheat Codes strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latest scientific updates, and voices from the Sickle Cell community.     TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT  Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast is made possible by Agios P...

RISE UP for Sickle Cell Disease - A Warrior Panel

June 17, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

On this episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C talk to a panel of Sickle Cell warriors who were part of the RISE UP campaign. RISE UP is the name of Agios’ phase two and phase three clinical trial for Sickle Cell Disease. The campaign itself was directed by the warriors to help the community know about the trial, to help educate, to help answer any questions they may have or break down any myths that they have, about participating in a clinical trial. On this panel the docs speak with Teonna Woolford, Dom...

Legends of Sickle Cell - Dr. Michael DeBaun & Shamonica Wiggins

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

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. SHOW DESCRIPTION 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 ...

#48 - “Soaring to the Sky” How Patient Navigators are Changing Sickle Cell with Dr. Wally Smith

December 07, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C talk shop with Dr. Wally Smith on how Patient Navigators are changing sickle cell disease. Show Notes: 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. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter   Subscribe to and rate Cheat Co...

#47 - “Reproductive Health in Sickle Cell” with Dr. Lydia Pecker

November 30, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

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! Show Notes: 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...

#46 - Fueled by Connections: Agios and the Sickle Cell Community with special guest host, Blaze Eppinger and guest Sarah Gheuens, Chief Medical Officer at Agios Pharmaceuticals.

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

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.  Show Notes: Guest Host Blaze Eppinger on Instagram Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter   Subscri...

#46 - Fueled by Connections: Agios and the Sickle Cell Community with special guest host, Blaze Eppinger and guest Sarah Gheuens, Chief Medical Officer at Agios Pharmaceuticals.

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

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.  Show Notes: Guest Host Blaze Eppinger on Instagram Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter   Subscribe...

#45 - “Man in the Arena” A Conversation with Dr. Mark T. Gladwin

November 16, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Cheat Codes welcomes Dr. Mark T. Gladwin to talk about Pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell disease with Dr. Z and Dr. C. Show Notes: 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. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitte...

In Remembrance of Hertz Nazaire

November 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

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.  Show Notes: Homegoing Expenses for Hertz Sickle Cell Disease: a battle for equality, justice and respect | Ahmar Zaidi | TEDxDetroit Program Notes: Subscribe to Cheat Codes on Apple Podcasts Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twi...

#44 - Fueled by Connections: Agios and the Sickle Cell Community with special guest host, Blaze Eppinger and guests Darrin Miles, Agios Chief Commercial Officer and Agios Head of Patient Advocacy, Holly John

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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.  Show Notes: Guest Host Blaze Eppinger on Instagram Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter   Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailb...

#43 - “Can Gene Therapy Live Long and Prosper?” A Conversation with Dr. Mitch Weiss and Dr. Vijay Sankaran

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MB

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.   Show Notes:   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.   Dr. Vijay Sankaran on Twitter Dr. Mitch Weiss Email at St.J...

#42 - Pediatric to Adult Care - Transitioning with Sickle Cell Disease w/ Dr. Nirmish Shah

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

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.   Show Notes: 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 pa...

#41 - Sickle Cell in Jamaica and Around the World w/ Graham Serjeant

September 28, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

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.   Show Notes: 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 caregiver...

#40 - Think COVID Through with Dr. Lewis Hsu.

September 21, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C chop it up with Dr. Lewis Hsu, CMO of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to get an update on COVID-19 and sickle cell disease!   Show Notes: Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes   Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook...

#39 - "Just Get Out of My Way": Mapillar is Making Moves

August 17, 2021 19:33 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Mapillar Dahn is a woman on a mission. Her organization, MTS, is not going to be stopped by anyone.  She is advocacy personified.  Dr. Z and Dr. C spend some time gleaning insight from this immense figure in sickle cell advocacy. Learn more about My Three Sicklers  Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodSt...

#38 - You Bet Your Assay: A New Lab Test for Sickle Cell Disease

July 23, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Featuring Dr. Patrick Hines of Functional Fluidics.  Functional Fluidics Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on B...

#37 - Impact Players on Third and Long: Santonio Holmes and Martenzie Johnson

June 29, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl XLIII MVP and founder of the III & Long Foundation is joined by Martenzie Johnson, writer for ESPN's "The Undefeated", on this week's episode as they discuss the importance of Sickle Cell screening and advocacy within sports organizations, as well as their close and personal connections to Sickle Cell Disease and Trait.   Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleedi...

What Just Happened - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #FSCDR21

June 22, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Drs. Z and C welcome back Dr. Lakiea Bailey of the Sickle Cell Consortium and a fantastic crew of doctors and warriors as they recap highlights from the recent Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (#FSCDR21) symposia in another installment of the “Best of Sickle Cell Conferences” series.    Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com Blood...

#36 - This is Why We Call it Advanced Practice

June 01, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Sickle Cell rockstars Mandy David and Maya Bloomberg join the show.   Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on Bloo...

#35 - Neighborly Love: Indiana is Changing the SCD Landscape

May 18, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with sickle cell difference makers at the Indiana Hemophilia Treatment Center.  Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Fi...

#34 - What Could be Better than Dr. Z - 2 Dr. Z's!

May 11, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Pain and health psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins to discuss a biopsychosocial approach to treating and managing pain. Book for kids is here Adult book is here Follow Dr. Zoffness on Twitter @drzoffness   Follow Dr. Zoffness on Instagram @TheRealDocZoff Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodS...

#33 - Sickle Cell Disease and the Community Based Organization: How Wanda and Gary Are Making a Difference

April 20, 2021 15:22 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Wanda Shurney and Gary Gibson.   Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia...

#32 - Motown-Sickle's Back Again: Dr. Ingrid Sarnaik's Legacy in Detroit

April 06, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Dr. Ingrid Sarnaik ran the Sickle Cell Center in Detroit for decades.  This is her legacy, and also ours.   Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of o...

#31 - Covid-19 Myth-Busting with Dr. Mobeen Rathore

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C spend some time with Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at University of Florida, and nationally-recognized COVID-19 expert Dr. Mobeen Rathore to dispel some COVID-19 and vaccine myths. Sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals  Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe ...

What Just Happened? - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #ASH20, Part 2 (pipeline therapies and new data for approved therapies)

March 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Dr. Lakiea Bailey from the Sickle Cell Consortium and Warrior University joins an all star cast of Cheat Code veterans to discuss the best science from the December American Society of Hematology meeting.  Part 2 - pipeline therapies and new data for approved therapies Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The Blo...

What Just Happened? - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #ASH20, Part 1 (Curative Therapies)

March 16, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Dr. Lakiea Bailey from the Sickle Cell Consortium and Warrior University joins an all star cast of Cheat Code veterans to discuss the best science from the December American Society of Hematology meeting. Part 1 - Curative therapies Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and r...

#30 - Just Blaze: This Sickle Cell Advocate is on Fire

March 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C hang out with Blaze Eppinger and learn about his journey with sickle cell disease.   Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our bleedi...

#29 - Kickin' it with Dr. Krish: How One Man is Changing the Way we Think About Sickle Cell Cures

February 23, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MB

Dr. Krish, a world-renowned bone marrow transplant/sickle cell physician from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, breaks down bone marrow transplant while talking about his road to prominence in the field.  Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast...

#28 - Finding Opportunity in Crisis; How Phill Okwo is Making Us Better Doctors

February 09, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Phill Okwo is a warrior extraordinaire. He’s a father, a brother, and a son. He’s handling his business and giving us his wisdom along his journey.  We are beyond thrilled to have him on Cheat Codes! Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Su...

#27 - SCD and Reproductive Health: Teonna Woolford is S(C)HRED-ding Through Disparities

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

Dr. C and Dr. Z sit down with SCD advocate extraordinaire and reproductive health superstar Teonna Woolford, as well as public health expert Christie VanHorne.

#26 - Transforming Sickle Cell Care: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Julie Kanter

January 12, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dr Julie Kanter is a force to be reckoned with.  Her passion, desire, and expansive to-do list is unmatched.  She’s working constantly to improve access to and quality of care for sickle cell patients. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast ...

#25 - Sickle Cell Folklore with Dr. Elliott Vichinsky

December 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Dr. Z and Dr. C get some one on one time with the legendary sickle cell physician, Dr. Elliot Vichinsky. We talk about who Dr. Vichinsky is and how he became a legend, transforming the field forever. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Su...

#24 - Hertz Nazaire: PAINting away the PAIN

December 15, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Hertz Nazaire is our inspiration to be better doctors and, more importantly, better humans. Here is our most recent conversation with this Sickle Cell warrior. Hertz Nazaire's work Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: [email protected] (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and ra...

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