People with hemophilia are nearly four times more likely to experience sexual problems than are individuals without bleeding disorders, according to the results of a new international survey. The survey found that problems with sexual intimacy in patients with hemophilia were associated with older age, experiencing acute or chronic pain…

Is it starting again? Is hemophilia about to take over my world? For more than seven years, my family has enjoyed life with hemophilia in the background. My youngest son, Caeleb, is 15 and has severe hemophilia A with an inhibitor. His early years were filled with complications that led…

What was my reaction the first time I encountered a comprehensive hemophilia treatment center (HTC)? Relief! I couldn’t believe the resources that were available to those fortunate enough to be treated at one. With quality care, emotional and employment counseling, physical therapy, dental health, and school assistance, the HTCs seemed…

Nearly one-fifth of patients with mild hemophilia admitted to treatment centers in the U.S. are female, according to a large study of nearly 30,000 people. Yet, women and girls make up a smaller proportion of patients with severe or moderate hemophilia, ranging from less than 0.5% to a little…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has restored its approval of BeneFIX as a routine prophylactic, or preventive, treatment for bleeds in children and adolescents under 16 with hemophilia B. Marketed by Pfizer, BeneFIX is a lab-made version of factor IX (FIX), the blood clotting protein that…

I am convinced that many of us live for “aha” moments. I’m referring to those times when an unexpected realization occurs that either confirms or changes the course of one’s life. These moments are often welcome guests, but sometimes they rage like a fierce hurricane, and the best we…

Every family member has a role. Parents usually assume the roles of providers and nurturers, making sure their children have a roof over their heads, food to eat, and plenty of love. Siblings each bring their unique personalities to the home. Some are playful and fun-loving, while others may be…

Women who are carriers for hemophilia — meaning they can pass the disease-causing mutation to their children — think a more individually tailored, information-rich healthcare approach could improve the experience of getting or being pregnant, a small study found. “Healthcare professionals could use these insights to adapt their consultations to…

I enjoy Sunday mornings. As a United Methodist pastor, I lead worship and love on my congregation. However, one of my favorite parts of the morning is my commute. My youngest son, Caeleb, comes with me to church. He is responsible for the video recording and sound each Sunday.

My heart raced and pounded as a bead of sweat rolled down my cheek. My chest was so tight that it hugged my heart, which seemed to be doing flips. What was happening to me? I wanted to run away. I wanted to stay and hide. I wanted to scream…