A hemophilia gene therapy developed by Spark Therapeutics and Pfizer nearly eliminated bleeding episodes in 10 patients who took part in a Phase 1/2 trial. The treatment, SPK-9001, worked so well in eight of the 10 that they were able to stop taking clotting factor replacements. Researchers published the preliminary trial…

The first recorded mention of hemophilia came in the second century when a collection of ancient Jewish writings noted that baby boys did not need to be circumcised if two of their older brothers had bled to death following the procedure. Later in the 10th century, an Arabian doctor described cases of…

Shire and Rani Therapeutics have partnered to investigate the use of oral Rani Pill technology as the carrier system for clotting factor VIII in hemophilia A patients. As part of Shire’s commitment, the Irish pharmaceutical company made an equity investment in Rani. Under the agreement — whose terms weren’t…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK2EIwmIYPo This video from the Bleeding Disorders Community focuses on sports for children with hemophilia. It explains that physical activity is important for people living with hemophilia, as it helps build muscle strength and maintain physical fitness, but that not all sports are suitable for those living…

Nuwiq, a fourth-generation genetically engineered version of blood-clotting factor VIII, is a safe and effective way of controlling bleeding in people with severe hemophilia A during and after surgery, a study reports. The research, “Efficacy and safety of Nuwiq® (human-cl rhFVIII) in patients with severe haemophilia A undergoing…

Hemophilia is a rare blood condition where people do not have the clotting factor which enables their blood to clot when bleeding. It’s an inherited disease that’s usually passed from mother to son. It’s also a disease that’s been prevalent in European royal families. MORE: A brief history of hemophilia…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdlke9Qo6w In this video from Medic Tube, find out how hemophilia patients can prevent joint bleeding. MORE: Researchers review guidelines on primary prophylaxis in hemophiliac children The video explains that people often think the main issue for those who suffer from hemophilia is…

Administration of once-weekly Hemlibra (emicizumab-kxwh) significantly reduced bleeding rates in patients with Hemophilia A compared to other clotting factor VIII prophylaxis (preventive) therapy, according to the latest results of the Phase 3 HAVEN 3 study announced by Roche. Developed by Chugai Pharmaceutical, Roche, and Genentech,…

When I am asked how Thanksgiving was for my family, I tell people that my little family ate a feast at home, watched television and relaxed. It was uneventful, nothing exciting. And that is exciting in itself. When you live with a bleeding disorder, your life can be…

In this video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, learn how children with hemophilia can play and live safely. The simple animation features four boys who all have hemophilia but love to play sports. MORE: How hemophilia is inherited The film advises that…