Genetic variations in certain immune-related genes, namely the HLA and IL-10 genes, are linked with an increased risk for developing inhibitors against factor VIII replacement therapies in patients with severe hemophilia A. The study that determined that finding, “Risk stratification integrating genetic data for factor VIII inhibitor development…
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The prevalence of hypertension is higher in patients with hemophilia than in the general population, according to a nationwide study in Sweden with long-term follow-up. In contrast, no differences were seen in the prevalence of angina pectoris and myocardial ischemia, two cardiovascular diseases. The study, “…
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma is joining forces with researchers from Jichi Medical University to launch a program in Japan focused on developing a gene therapy product to treat patients with hemophilia B, the company announced. The project, titled “R&D of gene therapy…
There is never a time that I do not worry about my sons. “MacDonald the Older” is 23, but not a day goes by that I do not feel concern for his welfare. The phrase “don’t do anything stupid” keeps running through my head. Will I get a call from…
Dear Hemophilia Parent, Today, I write to you. I am a child with hemophilia. I am taking the liberty of speaking on behalf of your child, who may be 2 days, 2 years, or 20 years old. First and foremost, you are awesome, and I…
An opportunity arises Five years ago, Ashley Gregory was asked to head The Female Factor (TFF), a program sponsored by the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California (HFNC). According to Ashley, this opportunity brought her out of her shell and helped her to discover an affinity and…
Now and then, my husband, Jared, loses consciousness and falls to the ground. To an unknowing onlooker, the sight is alarming. Some wonder if he has fainted. Others worry about his heart or think he may have had a stroke. As his wife of one year and partner for five,…
I recently noticed that our healthcare providers offer virtual visits as part of our current insurance. I was fortunate last week to attend an event hosted by the Virginia Quality Healthcare Network. The presentation featured a talk on telehealth by Dr. Karen Rheuban, co-founder and director of…
Combining two gene editing approaches in cells derived from a patient with severe hemophilia A successfully restored the levels and activity of the faulty clotting factor VIII (FVIII) and reduced bleedings in a mouse model of the disease, according to a new study. The research, “ssODN-Mediated…
A conversation Last night I dreamed that I spoke with my father. I asked him how he knew he had a bleed. Did his knee bubble like a soda? Was it tight, but not painful? I yearned for his input, but my alarm sounded before he was able…