Lower-dose Preventive Therapy Reduced Bleeding Events in Thai Children with Hemophilia A, Study Shows

A lower dose of regular, preventive therapy with factor VIII concentrates was better at reducing bleeding events and improving joint function than on-demand treatment in children with hemophilia in Thailand, a study shows. The study, “Prophylactic vs episodic treatment to prevent bleeds and preserve joint function…

Patient Surveys Can Help Doctors Do a Better Job of Treating Hemophilia, Study Suggests

Information from patient surveys can help doctors do a better job of managing hemophilia and improving patients’ outcomes, an American study reports. The research, which appeared in the journal Patient Preference and Adherence, was titled “Construct validity of patient-reported outcome instruments in US adults with hemophilia: results from the Pain, Functional…