Altuviiio (efanesoctocog alfa) is an approved long-lasting factor VIII (FVIII) replacement therapy used to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes or control and manage active bleeds, including those occurring during surgery, in children and adults with hemophilia A.
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Recent evidence suggests that hemophilia B is clinically less severe than hemophilia A, highlighting the need to discuss further therapeutic options for each type of hemophilia. The study, “Haemophilia B is clinically less severe than haemophilia A: further evidence,” was published in Blood Transfusion. Hemophilia is an inherited, genetic disorder…
My oldest son, Julian, was 10 years old, when we first saw the musical “Wicked” onstage. Our family’s love for live theater is a bond we cherish. As we watched and listened, I heard a lyric that made me shudder: “Unlimited. My future…
In the fall of 2023, I was at a work conference in Indianapolis and headed down to the hotel lobby to meet a colleague for lunch. I was excited, as we were going to eat my favorite food: Ethiopian! Suddenly, I felt a sharp, shooting pain in my hip. It…
Starting factor VIII (FVIII) preventive therapy before the age of 2.5 years improves joint outcomes in young adults with hemophilia A compared to starting treatment later in childhood, a clinical trial shows. The study, “ Young adult outcomes of childhood prophylaxis for severe hemophilia A:…
Researchers have found that adults with severe hemophilia A coupled with pre-existing joint disease benefit most from prophylaxis to improve function, quality of life, and activities, and to better manage pain. The study, “Effect of late prophylaxis in hemophilia on joint status: a randomized trial,” was published in…
Hemlibra (emicizumab) is safe and effective to treat children younger than 12 who have hemophilia type A and are negative for antibodies against synthetic factor VIII, results from a Japanese clinical study show. The trial findings were reported in the study, “A multicentre, open‐label study of emicizumab given…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKRqJWVQRio This video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes a look at hemophilia and explains what the blood disorder means for those who suffer from it. MORE: Three tips for coping with a hemophilia diagnosis. Hemophilia patients and caregivers share how hemophilia affects their everyday lives…
Men with severe hemophilia who wore activity wristbands to self-manage their physical activity saw significant improvements in their physical health and were capable of spending more time on moderate-intensity physical activity, a small study from Spain has found. According to the researchers, these findings demonstrate that activity wristbands “can…