I recently visited the small town of Arcadia, Florida, which is not far from my home. Arcadia holds an important place in history for the topic of hemophilia and AIDS. The story of what happened there is a lesson about how ignorance can fuel hatred and knowledge…
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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, “…
Hemophilia can affect many aspects of life, including sexual health. If you have hemophilia, sexual activity is generally safe as long as certain precautions are taken.
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7 Recommended Books to Learn More About Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that prevents blood clotting. Most common in men, there are two main types of hemophilia: hemophilia A and B. Below is a curated list of recommended reads for family members, friends and carers of patients with hemophilia, with help from Good Reads and Alibris.
Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which a person’s blood is not able to clot properly, resulting in unusually easy and prolonged bleeding.
There are several types of hemophilia, a rare bleeding disorder wherein the blood fails to clot properly. Hemophilia A and B are the most common types, while hemophilia C is comparatively rare.
In the U.S., hemophilia A is estimated to affect one in every 5,000 male births, hemophilia B one in 25,000 male births, and hemophilia C one in every 100,000 people (males and females). Hemophilia A is thus four times more common than hemophilia B, and about 10 times more common than…
Deciding whether to tell your employer you have hemophilia can feel overwhelming, especially if symptoms affect your work. Learn about your legal protections, how to request reasonable accommodations, and practical steps to prepare for a confident, solution-focused conversation.
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.