SCT800, a replacement therapy containing a man-made form of clotting factor VIII (FVIII), appears to be safe and effective at treating and preventing bleeds in adolescents and adults with severe hemophilia A, a study has found. The study, “Pharmacokinetic, efficacy and safety evaluation of B-domain-deleted…
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Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factors. Hemophilia A, B, and C are caused by mutations affecting factors VIII, IX, and XI, respectively. Treatments like SCT800 and Wilate help manage hemophilia A by replacing missing clotting proteins.
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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.
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How Kids Can Explain Hemophilia to Their Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3f8elOVOrU This children’s video from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on how to tell your friends that you have hemophilia. MORE: How kids can play safe with hemophilia Billy, a young boy with hemophilia, answers some of the questions that his friends ask about the disease. He…
Hemophilia, a disorder characterized by excessive bleeding, is caused by the lack of activity of certain clotting factors, which are proteins that are needed to form blood clots.
Wilate (human von Willebrand factor/coagulation factor VIII complex) is a plasma-derived replacement therapy that's approved to prevent and control bleeds in adults and adolescents with hemophilia A. It is given via an into-the-vein, or intravenous, injection.
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How to make an accurate diagnosis, including the role of coagulation screening, factor VIII and IX assays, inhibitor testing, and genetic evaluation.
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3 Tips for Coping With a Hemophilia Diagnosis
Discovering your child has hemophilia can be devastating. While you will certainly need to make some lifestyle changes moving forward, with the correct treatment and preventative measures, there’s no reason why your child can’t live a happy and healthy life. To help you come to terms with life with hemophilia and…
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3 Tips for Coping With a Hemophilia Diagnosis
Discovering your child has hemophilia can be devastating. While you will certainly need to make some lifestyle changes moving forward, with the correct treatment and preventative measures, there’s no reason why your child can’t live a happy and healthy life. To help you come to terms with life with hemophilia and…