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April 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Doctors in Canada Propose List of Measures to Judge Success of Transition Programs for Teens

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Doctors in Canada are proposing a set of measures to better judge outcomes and the success of programs helping teen-age hemophilia patients transition to adult care, especially for those with more ... Read more

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

Cyklokapron-Feiba Combo Safe and Effective in Treating Acquired Hemophilia A, Study Suggests

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A combination of Cyklokapron and Feiba — usually avoided due to a perceived risk of blood clots — appears to be safe and effective for treating patients with acquired hemophilia A (AHA), though ... Read more

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Blood Clots in Older People with Acquired Hemophilia and Other Serious Ills Can Be Prevented, Case Study Finds

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Recognizing risk factors of thrombosis and carefully monitoring medication doses are crucial for minimizing thrombotic complications in older patients with acquired hemophilia and serious illnesses like cardiovascular disease, a report describing ... Read more

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019

Catalyst Presenting Reddit Q&A on Bleeding Disorders to Mark World Hemophilia Day

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In recognition of World Hemophilia Day (WHD), Catalyst Biosciences is hosting an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit on April 17. During the Reddit AMA event, which will take ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

Improved Care May Explain the Higher Prevalence of Male Hemophiliacs in Indiana, Study Reports

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Fewer HIV infections and better care may explain the higher prevalence of hemophilia in male patients in Indiana between 2011 and 2013 than previously reported in six other states, ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

‘Bombardier Blood,’ Film of Hemophiliac Who Climbed Everest and 7 Summits, Set for April 14 in NYC

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The remarkable journey of Chris Bombardier, the first hemophiliac to reach the pinnacle of Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, will be shown in a free screening April 14 ... Read more

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Poor Joint Health, Chronic Pain in Children Increase Caregiver Burden, European Study Says

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Bleeding episodes, chronic pain, and the presence of inhibitors in children with hemophilia cause emotional stress for caregivers and increase their burden, according to an European study that recommended early access ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

Phase 2b Trial of Dalcinonacog Alfa for Hemophilia B is Proceeding

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Catalyst Biosciences announced the beginning of enrollment for a Phase 2b clinical trial for dalcinonacog alfa (DalcA) in people with Hemophilia B. Hemophilia B is caused by the lack of ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

SB-525 Continues to Show Encouraging Results for Hemophilia A in Phase 1/2 Trial

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Investigational gene therapy SB-525 is well-tolerated and leads to a dose-dependent increase in factor VIII (FVIII), according to interim results from eight patients with severe hemophilia A enrolled in the Phase 1/2 Alta ... Read more

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Two New Genetic Mutations Linked to Hemophilia A in Vietnamese Patients, Researchers Report

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Two new mutations affecting the production of functional clotting factor VIII were identified in a group of Vietnamese patients with hemophilia A, researchers report. Their findings were described in a ... Read more

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