Although no cure for hemophilia is currently available, a number of therapies can be used to control bleeding and other symptoms. These treatments can substantially increase life expectancy by lowering the risk of life-threatening complications such as bleeding in the brain, especially in people with severe hemophilia.
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Starting or switching to prophylactic, or preventive Hemlibra (emicizumab) may lead to a significant reduction in treatment-associated expenses for hemophilia A patients in the U.S., a real-world study reported. These findings highlight the cost-benefits of using Hemlibra — and may help future cost analysis studies in assessing new…
The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Hemophilia
Hemophilia is it a genetic disorder where the body doesn’t produce clotting factor, which means blood can’t clot. This makes patients susceptible to both heavy external and internal bleeding, which if left untreated, can be life-threatening. Thanks to Hemophilia Village, we have the answers to some of the most commonly…
What Life With Hemophilia Means to These Patients
In this video from the Bleeding Disorders Community, hemophilia patients and their families talk about how the disease has affected their lives but more importantly, how they haven’t let the disease redefine who they are as people. MORE: Three tips for coping with a hemophilia…
Cazandra Campos-MacDonald, whose son lives with hemophilia, shares her experiences with hemophilia treatment centers and offers advice on how to find the right center to suit your needs.