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FDA Approves First-Ever Nonprescription Oral Contraceptive
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The new approval will allow consumers to purchase this oral contraceptive medication without a prescription at stores and online. The U.S. Food…
Susan Skinner Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is Open
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that the call for applications for the Susan Skinner Memorial Fund (SSMF) Scholarship program is now open! Please spread the word among…
How to Keep Summer Activities Safe for Kids with Bleeding Disorders
Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
Learn why a popular piece of backyard play equipment is riskier than you might think. It’s summertime, and kids are out of…
It is Family: A Conversation with Saylor Behrens
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When Saylor Behrens’ biology professor told her class that hemophilia is the result of incest, she grew angry. She knew better. Her…
Does Hemophilia Mean Brittle Bones? Part 1.
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by: Paul Clement Many studies have linked having hemophilia to a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis, or “holey bones” (osteo means “bone”…
The Low Cost of Being Female with a Bleeding Disorder?
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Female hemophilia A patients and carriers have more frequent bleeds than males, yet a smaller proportion receive factor to prevent or stop them, a U.S….
New Survey Spotlights Ongoing Concerns for People Living with Hemophilia B
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Carefully controlled schedules. Undercurrents of uncertainty. Persistent pain. People who are living with hemophilia B, and those who love them, face a…
Guilt in Mothers of Children with Hemophilia Focus of New Study
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Researchers from the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University recently published the results of a small study investigating the subject of…
From Patient to Physician
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Start the Conversation: Dr. Aaron Cheng In this video, Dr. Aaron Cheng, a resident in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, shares…
Aminocaproic Acid Manufacturer Shuttered Though Not Expected to Trigger Shortage
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Aminocaproic acid, which helps prevent the premature breakdown of blood clots, is often used to treat more minor bleeds in the nose…
Guilt in Mothers of Children with Hemophilia Focus of New Study
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Study authors looked at potential contributing factors to guilt, coping strategies, and perception of children’s life satisfaction. Researchers from the Children’s Healthcare…
Start the Conversation: From Patient to Physician
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To end Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and celebrate National Doctors Day, Dr. Aaron Chen shares his story of how living with thalassemia…
New Survey Spotlights Ongoing Concerns for People with Hemophilia B
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Carefully controlled schedules. Undercurrents of uncertainty. Persistent pain. People who are living with hemophilia B, and those who love them, face a…
Common Questions About von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
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It’s the most prevalent, yet lesser known, bleeding disorder. Here’s what you need to know about VWD. by: Michael Hickey Of the…
Telehealth for the Bleeding Disorders Community
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Telemedicine provided vital access to blood and bleeding disorders care during the pandemic. What does the future hold for this technology? Remote…
Safeguarding an Essential Treatment for Heavy Periods – What Contraception Bans Would Mean for the Bleeding Disorders Community.
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In June, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion, women’s health advocates around the…
What Men with Hemophilia Need to Know About Diabetes
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Recent studies have found that older men with hemophilia have a higher risk of diabetes than those without the bleeding disorder. An…
Mental Health Crisis for Teens
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Adolescents in the blood disorders community who have mental health problems often face added barriers to serious behavioral health care. The last…
New Document to Help Residential Substance Use Disorder Placement for Individuals with Bleeding Disorders
Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
The document includes best practices for HTC providers in accessing residential substance use disorder treatment Historically, many residential substance use disorder (SUD)…
Continued Conversation on the State of Access to Women’s Health Care
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Recent changes in access to women and girls’ health care are likely to have detrimental effects for the blood and bleeding disorders…
Open Enrollment for 2023 Health Insurance is Underway!
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Open enrollment for 2023 health insurance programs has started! The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) offers tips for navigating the open enrollment…
Ask a Social Worker: How Can I Convince Someone to Seek Mental Health Treatment?
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Advice for family members on how to bring up mental health treatment with loved ones. Ask a Social Worker is a monthly…
Comprehensive Pain Management: The Old and the New
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In this video, pain management specialist, Dr. Kim Mauer of Oregon Health and Science University, provides an overview of current treatments available…
Record-Keeping Tips for the Bleeding Disorders Community
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by: Michael Hickey Keeping an accurate treatment log is an essential part of managing a bleeding disorder. Here’s how you can do…