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Global organizations unite to urge collaborative approaches to reducing barriers to advancement of care. The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) has joined…

Takeda announced that it will globally discontinue two of its hemophilia A treatments: Hemofil M, a plasma-derived therapy, and Recombinate, the first…

The U.S. FDA has approved Sanofi’s Qfitlia (fitusiran), the first antithrombin-lowering therapy for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of…

We need your help! Contact your representatives today! On April 1, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued termination…

Whether you’re new to the bleeding disorders community or have been a part of it for years, GLHF’s Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference…

NBDF Expands Health Access Initiatives Through Strategic Department Evolution Foundation Continues Mission Alignment with Enhanced Focus on Health Access, and Innovation to Better Serve Growing…

A Message from Phil Gattone, NBDF President and CEO Major restructuring at HHS has placed nearly all CDC Blood Disorders Division staff…

A newly published journal article examined current practices of HTCs for screening and assessing bone health in people with hemophilia and von…

The FDA has approved Sanofi’s Qfitlia™ (fitusiran), a new subcutaneous therapy for people with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors….

Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced drastic changes and reductions to the federal health programs that support the bleeding disorders community….

Less than a year after FDA approval, Beqvez, a gene therapy for hemophilia B, has been discontinued. Manufactured by Pfizer, the one-time…

“Voices for Policy Change” is an on-line resource designed to educate, empower and mobilize on important legislative issues related to bleeding disorders…

by: Laurie Kelley March is hemophilia awareness month and the recent upheaval over leadership in this country has me thinking about leadership…

In a surprising development, Pfizer has discontinued Beqvez™, their hemophilia B gene therapy, despite FDA approval just last spring. The company cited…

Hemab Therapeutics has begun dosing in their phase 1/2 clinical trial of HMB-002, a subcutaneous prophylactic therapy designed for all types of…

On March 18, 2025, Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced it will globally discontinue two of its hemophilia treatments: HEMOFIL® M [Antihemophilic Factor (Human), Method…

The hemophilia community mourns the passing of Suzanne Massie, age 94, arguably the “first lady” of hemophilia. She and her former husband…

Download LA Kelley Communications’ updated Factor Chart to see how many choices you may have, what might be right for you and…

Our Commitment to Health Equity & Inclusive Care At NBDF, our mission is clear—every person and family affected by bleeding disorders deserves…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to the investigational von Willebrand disease (VWD) therapy VGA039. The…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Journavx™ (suzetrigine) 50 milligram oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic developed to treat…

This inspiring event celebrates the exceptional individuals and organizations making a lasting impact in the bleeding disorders community. Trailblazing healthcare professionals and dedicated advocates were…

Did You Know? The name for a well-known bleeding disorder has a surprising origin tied to a 5-year-old boy from Canada. Learn why…

ITP is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes a significant reduction in platelets, which are necessary for clotting. Sanofi has announced positive…