Opioid Prescriptions Underreported for Treating Pain in Hemophilia, Study Finds
More opioids were prescribed to treat pain in adults and children with hemophilia than was reported in U.S.
Articles by Iqra Mumal, MSc
Education Needed for Successful Weight Loss in Obese Hemophilia Patients, Study Suggests
Although obese people with hemophilia — as well as their spouses and caregivers — are aware of the risks of…
Young Children, Parents Struggle Socially and Emotionally, Survey Finds
Struggles with “mood and emotions” and feelings of social isolation or inadequate social support are more pronounced in young children…
ClotChip, Portable Way of Analyzing Blood’s Ability to Clot, Named Breakthrough Device
ClotChip, a portable device designed to quickly assess the ability of a person’s blood to clot, has been designated…
Hemophilia Patients Have Better Psychological Well-Being Than Other Adults, Study Reports
People with hemophilia scored better on assessments of psychological well-being than healthy adults, a study found. The finding adds…
Chinese Patients with Rare Diseases Lack Affordable, Accessible Treatment
Health insurance is largely effective for Chinese patients with rare diseases such as hemophilia when it comes to being able…
Study: Hemlibra Is Safe, Effective in Young Hemophilia A Patients Without Inhibitors
Hemlibra (emicizumab) is safe and effective to treat children younger than 12 who have hemophilia type A and are…
Hemlibra Given with Immune Tolerance Induction Safely Treats Children with Severe Hemophilia A, Study Finds
Combining immune tolerance induction, used to prevent the development of anti-factor VIII inhibitors, with Hemlibra (emicizumab) is a feasible and…
Most in UK Hemophilia Community Favor Newborn Screening, Study Suggests
The vast majority of people in the hemophilia community support the implementation of newborn screening for the bleeding…
Point-of-care Ultrasonography Should Be Included in Hemophilia Care Strategy, Study Advises
Point-of-care ultrasonography enables improved diagnostic accuracy, and allows for more targeted treatment and better monitoring of therapy response in hemophilia…