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,…
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Stop the Bleeding! is a comedy web series set at a fictional non-profit organization. The award-winning series features various members of the dysfunctional organization and the conveniently placed hemophilia treatment center (HTC) next door in a mockumentary style. MORE:Â Six of the best mobile apps for managing…
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Expert Advice on Aging With Hemophilia Â
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…
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A Guided Tour of Hemophilia Treatment Centers
In this video from BloodFeed – Hemophilia Bleeding Disorders Media, actor Brian Williams (who plays hematologist Dr. Young in the online comedy Stop the Bleeding)Â takes viewers on a tour of a hemophilia treatment center (HTC). MORE:Â Three tips for coping with a hemophilia…
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:Â Economic costs of hemophilia, large and lifelong, detailed in report Consider your costs Bleeding…
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Hemophilia
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…
This video from Next9NEWS takes viewers along on Colorado-based mountaineer Chris Bombardier’s incredible journey to the summit of Mount Everest. MORE:Â Six self-care tips for people living with hemophilia Considered one of the most difficult feats a human can achieve, Bombardier’s Everest climb is even more…
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10 Quotes to Help You When You’re Feeling Down
We know dealing with hemophilia sometimes feels like an uphill battle, both for the patients and the caregivers. You feel like you’re not doing enough or as if the disease is taking up all your time and attention. To help you on your journey, we’ve gathered a few quotes we thought…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvJGuJunOOk In this video from the Bleeding Disorders Community, Patrick Lynch from Believe Limited explains what the Teen Impact Awards are and how it highlights the great work young people with bleeding disorders are doing in their schools, homes and communities. MORE: 13 fast facts about…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK2EIwmIYPo This video from the Bleeding Disorders Community focuses on sports for children with hemophilia. It explains that physical activity is important for people living with hemophilia, as it helps build muscle strength and maintain physical fitness, but that not all sports are suitable for those living…
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