While hemophilia A and hemophilia B are both bleeding disorders characterized by deficiencies in blood clotting factors, there are differences in one type versus the other, particularly in the specific genetic mutations that cause the disease, and in some of the treatment methods.
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Explaining Hemophilia A and B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_YMGmHqIW4 This video from Claire Blatt shares a lecture about the effects of two blood-clotting disorders: hemophilia A and hemophilia B. MORE: A study shows that NovoSeven counters bleeding in children with hemophilia Though the lecture is aimed at nurses, it’s helpful for anyone looking to learn about these…
Hemophilia News Today brought you daily coverage of important discoveries, treatment developments, clinical trials, and other key events related to hemophilia throughout 2019. As we look forward to bringing you more news in 2020, we would like to remind you of the 10 most-read stories of 2019. No.
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13 Fast Facts About Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare inherited disease where a person is lacking a certain type of clotting factor. This means that their blood is unable to clot so injuries will result in extensive bleeding. If left untreated, this bleeding can become life-threatening. Here are a few fast facts about this rare…
Hemophilia is a blood disorder that’s usually genetically inherited from parents. People born with hemophilia have little or no clotting factor – a protein needed for normal blood clotting. Hemophilia can also be acquired, meaning patients don’t inherit the disease from their parents but instead develop it during their lifetime. This…
The once-weekly injection therapy marstacimab is being considered for approval in both the U.S. and Europe for people with hemophilia A and hemophilia B who don’t have inhibitors. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to decide on it in late 2024, while a decision from the European…
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How to Explain Hemophilia to Children
In this simple animated video from CSL Behring US, hemophilia is explained in easy-to-understand language aimed at children and caregivers of newly diagnosed hemophilia patients. MORE: Explaining hemophilia A and hemophilia B The narrator shares the basic difference between hemophilia A and hemophilia B, and that…
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How to Explain Hemophilia to Children
In this simple animated video from CSL Behring US, hemophilia is explained in easy-to-understand language aimed at children and caregivers of newly diagnosed hemophilia patients. MORE: Explaining hemophilia A and hemophilia B The narrator shares the basic difference between hemophilia A and hemophilia B, and that…
Hemophilia B is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that impairs the blood’s ability to clot properly.