Margarida Azevedo, MSc,  —

Catalyst Biosciences recently announced that its collaborator, ISU Abixs, has completed dosing of the first subcutaneous cohort in an ongoing Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept clinical trial in people with severe hemophilia B. This patient group is the second of up to five involved in the study. CB 2679d (also known…

Researchers have found that adults with severe hemophilia A coupled with pre-existing joint disease benefit most from prophylaxis to improve function, quality of life, and activities, and to better manage pain. The study, “Effect of late prophylaxis in hemophilia on joint status: a randomized trial,” was published in…

Hemophilia is an inherited disease that prevents blood from clotting, a process that’s required to stop bleeding. According to the Hemophilia Federation of America, there are various complications that can arise from having a bleeding disorder like hemophilia. MORE: 4 Hemophilia Screening Tests Joint damage: One of the most frequent…

A new hemophilia management program was launched as part of a collaborative agreement between Magellan Rx Management and Health New England to standardize treatment practices and optimize pharmacy and medical benefits use and costs. The goal is to provide better overall quality of care at reduced costs.

There are organizations all over the world that are dedicated to helping people with hemophilia and their loved ones. To make your search a little easier, we’ve listed some of the the more well-known ones below: National Hemophilia Foundation The NHF started in 1948, with the goals of discovering better treatments…

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects your blood’s ability to clot. Hemophilia sufferers lack a clotting factor, meaning they have an increased risk of bruising and bleeding, both externally and internally around joints and in the brain. MORE: Learn more about hemophilia treatment options. There are three levels of…

Bleeding disorders affect everyone, male or female, no matter how old you are or where you are in the world. If left untreated, bleeding disorders can lead to serious consequences, and may even cause death. Bleeding disorder patients in developing countries do not have any support from their governments in regards to necessary care. In fact, they may not even get help when it comes to being diagnosed. Unfortunately, these conditions often affect children, who needlessly suffer through all the awful symptoms of a bleeding disorder,…

As you age, it’s likely you’ll find yourself facing several health concerns, some which are even more probable if you have hemophilia. Some of these are quite difficult to prevent, but with a little extra care, you can reduce your risk. Here are some tips from Living With Hemophilia to help you look after yourself (and stay as healthy…

Dealing with a bleeding disorder can weigh heavy on your wallet. To help you manage the financial cost, we’re sharing a few tips we’ve learned from the Hemophilia Federation of America. MORE: Economic costs of hemophilia, large and lifelong, detailed in report Consider your costs Bleeding…

Hemophilia is it a genetic disorder where the body doesn’t produce clotting factor, which means blood can’t clot. This makes patients susceptible to both heavy external and internal bleeding, which if left untreated, can be life-threatening. Thanks to Hemophilia Village, we have the answers to some of the most commonly…