Investigational gene therapy SB-525 can safely induce durable clotting factor VIII (FVIII) activity in patients with severe hemophilia A, preliminary data from the Phase 1/2 Alta clinical trial show. The trial’s most recent results were discussed at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2019 Congress in…

Researchers are creating a free web-based calculator that will help physicians determine the best patient-specific preventive regimens for children with hemophilia, according to a recent study. The tool is based on newly developed methods that identified key features of an effective preventive regimen. This includes giving Factor VIII (FVIII) injections…

An enzyme called activate protein C (APC), which prevents the formation of blood clots and therefore promotes bleeding could be targeted to treat hemophilia, suggests a study conducted by researcher at the University of Cambridge and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

In this video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, learn how children with hemophilia can play and live safely. The simple animation features four boys who all have hemophilia but love to play sports. MORE: How hemophilia is inherited. The film advises that…

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…

To help prevent bleeds in hemophilia patients, many people living with the disease need to have infusions of clotting factor. In this video from infuzrTV, we meet super cute 5-year-old Brandston. Brandston has severe hemophilia A and needs to have clotting factor infusions on alternate days. MORE: …

In this video from the Hemophilia Federation of America, Kyle McCullough and Jesse Mayhan share what it’s like living with severe hemophilia. The boys discuss their treatment and what they tell friends when they ask about their condition. They also talk about what they’d like to…

In this video from the Hemophilia Federation of America, Kyle McCullough and Jesse Mayhan share what it’s like living with severe hemophilia. The boys discuss their treatment and what they tell friends when they ask about their condition. They also talk about what they’d like to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYdlke9Qo6w In this video from Medic Tube, find out how hemophilia patients can prevent joint bleeding. MORE: Researchers review guidelines on primary prophylaxis in hemophiliac children The video explains that people often think the main issue for those who suffer from hemophilia is…