Hemophilia linked to greater use of medications for pain, mental health
Pain, depression, and anxiety medications are used more frequently by hemophilia patients than by the general population, according to…
Articles by Patricia Inácio, PhD
Switch to Kovaltry Safe, Effective in Hemophilia A: Real-world Study
Patients with moderate to severe hemophilia A who switched to Kovaltry (octocog alfa) showed no worsening of their annual bleeding…
Diabetes, HIV Can Lead to High Blood Pressure With Hemophilia
Diabetes and infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) among men with…
Telerehabilitation Safe, Effective for Severe Hemophilia Patients: Study
A telerehabilitation program, wherein physical therapy exercises were delivered to patients by a professional via video calls, was deemed safe…
Even 1 Bleed in Hem A Linked to Higher Healthcare Costs: Survey
Bleeding episodes in people with severe hemophilia A receiving prophylactic (preventive) treatment have the potential to impair patients’ health-related…
Study Reveals Risk Factors for Future Bleeds in Hemophilia Patients
The levels of blood clotting factors, physical activity, and bleeding history are all potential risk factors for future bleeds in…
Behavioral Problems in Young Patients Tied to Age, Disease Severity
Children and young adults with hemophilia A and hemophilia B have several behavioral problems, ranging from depression and anxiety to…
Hemophilia Patients Have Higher Risk of Brain Bleeds, Study Finds
The rate of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) — a bleed in the brain — is higher in children and adults with…
Hospital Stays With Hemophilia More Costly Than US Average
Healthcare costs of a hospitalization for children and adults with hemophilia in the U.S. are higher than for those who…
Late Replacement Therapy Tied to Poor Outcomes Following Bleeds
Serious bleeds are often a fatal complication in people with hemophilia if not managed early, a 10-year study from…