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Patient in Germany gets hemophilia B gene therapy Hemgenix

The first hemophilia B patient in Germany has received the gene therapy Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), according to CSL Behring, the therapy’s developer. “The treatment of the first patient in Germany with Hemgenix marks a milestone in hemophilia B therapy,” Christian Wieszner, managing director of CSL Behring Germany,…

Whoops, I forgot I’m living with hemophilia!

Sometimes I forget I have hemophilia. I know that sounds silly, particularly after years of struggle to obtain a diagnosis, yet it’s true. This forgetting is great when I’m healthy and have no issues. There are times, however, when it’s imperative that I remember I have hemophilia. Sometimes I…

Blood immune markers may predict ITI response in hemophilia A

In people with hemophilia A, certain immune markers in the blood may help predict patient responses to immune tolerance induction (ITI) — a treatment regimen used for individuals who develop inhibitors after factor replacement therapy — according to a new study by researchers in Brazil. Inhibitors, neutralizing antibodies…

Building and nurturing resilience in children with hemophilia

Growing up, I was coddled — constantly protected from the world, from pain, and often, from myself. My parents loved me deeply, but understandably, fear sometimes ran the show. Decisions were made for me. I wasn’t encouraged to speak up, take risks, or manage my condition. They meant well. But…