In the 1970s and ’80s, treating my von Willebrand disease and hemophilia B often involved a regimen that included fresh frozen plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate. Cryoprecipitate, a blood component derived from frozen plasma, contains vital clotting factors such as fibrinogen, factor VIII, von Willebrand factor, and factor…
Almost three years of treatment with SerpinPC was associated with a nearly complete resolution of bleeds and a reduction in the number of affected joints among men with severe hemophilia A or B who participated in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial. The…
When I was a young woman, I was very negative. I would look ahead to a situation and immediately imagine the possible pitfalls. I never considered everything would work according to plan. When plans went better than expected, it was a bonus. As a former glass-half-empty kind of person,…
TRM-201 (rofecoxib) is an oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) being developed by Tremeau Pharmaceuticals to treat hemophilic arthropathy, a degenerative joint disease that can occur due to recurrent joint bleeds in people with hemophilia.
Hemophilia is a disorder characterized by excessive bleeding. Aminocaproic acid, also known as 6-aminocaproic acid or epsilon-aminocaproic acid, is an antifibrinolytic medication that can help to stabilize blood clots.
Irony manifests in diverse forms, but cosmic irony captivates me the most. This literary device suggests that the universe possesses a sense of humor, purposefully orchestrating situations contrary to expected outcomes. This often results in both amusement and reflection. One popular example of cosmic irony happens in the movie…
If there’s one thing that moves me to tears, it’s sharing the love I have for my sons. I think of the million and one directions that once lay before me and how I chose to follow my heart, marry the love and joy of my life, and raise children.
I have a variety of satellite radio stations saved as favorites in my car, with Broadway, The Blend, Classic Rock, The Groove, Symphony Hall, and ’80s as the ones I enjoy the most. The ’80s music transports me to my high school days, which were filled with beautiful memories.
AMT-060 was a first-generation gene therapy for hemophilia B that was tested in clinical trials as a potential treatment for reducing the risk of bleeding episodes in patients.
Unexpectedly high demand for the 3,000 international units (IU) vial size of Rebinyn (nonacog beta pegol) has resulted in a temporary shortage of the Novo Nordisk factor IX (FIX) replacement therapy for those with hemophilia B, according to the company. In a statement, Novo Nordisk said…
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