Hemophilia A overview
Hemophilia A is a rare genetic disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot properly. It is the most common form of hemophilia, responsible for 80% of all cases.
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October 31, 2025
by Andrea Lobo, PhD
Mim8 for hemophilia
Mim8 (denecimig) is an antibody therapy being developed to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A, with or without neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors).
October 30, 2025
by Margarida Maia, PhD
Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec) for hemophilia
Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), formerly known as AMT-061 and EtranaDez, is a gene therapy given as a one-time intravenous (into-the-vein) infusion to treat bleeding episodes in hemophilia B.
October 30, 2025
by Margarida Maia, PhD
Giroctocogene fitelparvovec for hemophilia
Giroctocogene fitelparvovec, formerly known as SB-525 or PF-07055480, is a gene therapy being developed to reduce the risk of bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.
Joint damage common in Chilean children with severe hemophilia
Half of the children in Chile with severe hemophilia A and B exhibit joint damage despite receiving preventive treatment with clotting factors, a study reports. Damage to the cartilage is the main sign of joint impairment in children older than 8 years, while synovitis, or inflammation of the synovial…
Words matter when we talk about conditions like hemophilia
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen phrases like “victims of hemophilia” or “afflicted with hemophilia” in local news articles. Sometimes the phrase is “suffering from hemophilia.” To many readers, these words might sound sympathetic — even caring. But to those of us…
Eloctate, Alprolix control bleeds in hemophilia patients’ major surgeries
Treatment with the extended half-life (EHL) therapies Eloctate (efmoroctocog alfa) and Alprolix (eftrenonacog alfa) was found to safely and effectively control bleeding during major orthopedic surgeries in people with hemophilia A or B, according to real-world data from two Italian centers. The therapies helped patients maintain…
October 21, 2025
by Bionews Staff
Challenging misconceptions about women and hemophilia
Jennifer Lynne shares her journey with von Willebrand disease and hemophilia B, reflecting on the misconceptions women face, the power of patient documentation, and the importance of community support. She highlights how advocacy has shaped her life and why sharing stories can drive change in Hemophilia and Me.