As the season of love and romance approaches, my husband, Jared, and I are already brainstorming ideas for possible February dates. We’re no strangers to unconventional coupledom. A trip to a park or a museum trumps a stroll at the mall; a night filled with laughter while watching a comedy…
Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), the first and only one-time gene therapy approved for hemophilia B, has been approved in Switzerland, CSL Behring, the company marketing the therapy globally, announced. “The approval of Hemgenix in Switzerland marks an important milestone for patients, and we look forward to collaborating with…
The new year ushered in an unexpected surprise: the near demise of my six-year-old laptop. I lifted the rose gold aluminum top expecting business as usual only to find a huge black line running from the top of my screen to the bottom. To my horror, I also discovered the…
Albumin fusion is a molecular technology that has been used to create replacement therapies for hemophilia with an extended half-life — treatments that are more long-lasting in the body and can therefore be administered less frequently.
CRISPR/Cas9 is a gene-editing technology that can be used to alter the genetic sequence of a specific gene inside a cell. Several preclinical studies have indicated that the molecular tools in CRISPR/Cas9 might be used to treat or even cure hemophilia.
Although hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that interferes with blood clotting, is more common in men, women can have it, too.
Health Canada has approved fidanacogene elaparvovec, formerly known as SPK-9001 and now marketed under the brand name Beqvez, for adults with moderately severe to severe hemophilia B. Developed by Pfizer, the gene therapy is under review by regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Europe. “Pfizer has…
One of the main hemophilia symptoms is excessive bleeding, which can occur into the joints. This type of bleeding can lead to joint damage, or joint arthropathy. Joint damage can limit movement and the ability to exercise for people living with this bleeding disorder.
Hemophilia News Today brought you coverage of the latest developments in research and advances in treatments for hemophilia in 2023. Here we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most-read articles published on our site last year. We hope to continue being a resource for the hemophilia community…
Embracing the start of 2024, I reflect on the friendships I’ve made within the hemophilia community over the past year. As a woman navigating the complexities of hemophilia B and von Willebrand disease, these connections have become a source of strength and solidarity for me. Each person…
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