Showing 2897 results for "hemophilia"

Hip replacement can benefit hemophilia patients, but risks exist

Total hip replacement surgery for hemophilia patients is usually successful in creating a more functional joint, according to a systematic review study. However, clinicians and patients need to be aware of potential risks, such as infection and bleeding. “This paper confirms the findings of previous studies that [[total hip replacement…

Advances in Gene Therapy: Transforming Hemophilia B Treatment

 “I have seen so much progress for our community, and when I heard about a potential solution to ongoing prophylaxis treatments, I couldn’t wait to try it.” — Chip, 74, Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Participant In 1951, Chip was diagnosed with hemophilia B at 18 months old, during a time…

Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) for hemophilia

Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) is an antibody-based therapy that is approved to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeds in patients with hemophilia A or B, with inhibitors. It is given as daily under-the-skin, or subcutaneous, injections that can be self-administered.

My tremor disorder helps me understand my sons’ hemophilia

In my years of discussing my sons’ bleeding disorders here, I too have had a hereditary disorder: essential tremors, which I inherited from my mother’s side of the family. While my disorder isn’t life-threatening, several factors seem eerily similar to my sons’ struggles with hemophilia. My tremors don’t…