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New Survey Spotlights Ongoing Concerns for People Living with Hemophilia B
Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
Carefully controlled schedules. Undercurrents of uncertainty. Persistent pain. People who are living with hemophilia B, and those who love them, face a…
HTCs Participate in New CDC Community Counts Data Collection for COVID-19
COVID-19, Industry News & Research
Patients with bleeding orders may be asked some new questions during their next comprehensive clinic visit. COVID-19 information will now be collected…
Sanofi Announces Publication of Two Phase 3 Fitusiran Trials
Industry News & Research
Fitusiran is being investigated for the prophylactic treatment of adults and adolescents with hemophilia A or B. Sanofi recently announced that results…
Hemochromatosis Classification: Update and Recommendations by the BIOIRON Society
Industry News & Research
This is a related article to: Hemochromatosis redefined Abstract Hemochromatosis (HC) is a genetically heterogeneous disorder in which uncontrolled intestinal iron absorption may…
FDA approves once-weekly ALTUVIIIO™, a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A that offers significant bleed protection
Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
FDA approves once-weekly ALTUVIIIO™, a new class of factor VIII therapy for hemophilia A that offers significant bleed protection Paris and Stockholm – February 23, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…
Introducing the WFH Gene Therapy Registry
Industry News & Research
The new registry will enhance knowledge of gene therapy and help keep patients safe. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is a nonprofit organization…
The Complexity of Unwinding Medicaid
Industry News & Research
The long-heralded Medicaid “unwinding” has begun. As previously reported, state Medicaid programs have, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, operated under a law that…
BioMarin Update: FDA Extends PDUFA Target Action Date to June 30, 2023
Industry News & Research
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery, announced that it received notice this afternoon from the…
The Importance of Copay Assistance Protections: Awareness Grows
Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
For over three decades, March has been designated “Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.” HFA and member organizations across the country mark the occasion…
FAQ: Proposed Changes to the FDA Blood Donation Policy
Industry News & Research
Answering Your Questions on the recent FDA blood donation policy revisions. Answering Your Questions on the Proposed Change to the FDA’s Blood…
Aminocaproic Acid Manufacturer Shuttered Though Not Expected to Trigger Shortage
Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
Aminocaproic acid, which helps prevent the premature breakdown of blood clots, is often used to treat more minor bleeds in the nose…
Summit Emphasizes Pharmacovigilance in the Inherited Bleeding Disorders Community
Industry News & Research
The NHF/HFA Safety Summit yielded a series of recommendations related to product safety in the inherited bleeding disorders community. Biomedical and pharmaceutical…
uniQure Announces Published Trial Results for Approved Gene Therapy
Industry News & Research
These results were based on the multi-year HOPE-B Trial program. uniQure recently announced publication of the clinical trial results associated with approval…
New Medscape Activity to Help Institutions Offer Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
NHF is pleased to announce that its collaboration with Medscape continues with a new accredited educational activity designed to help healthcare providers…
BioMarin Announces FDA’s Extended Review of Investigational Hemophilia Gene Therapy
Industry News & Research
ROCTAVIAN™ is currently in multiple ongoing clinical trials to observe its safety and efficacy in adult patients with severe hemophilia A. On…
What You Need to Know About Hemochromatosis
Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
This blood disorder affects more than 1 million Americans and has no cure, but there are effective treatments. Hemochromatosis, also known as…
Study Suggests Significant Rates of Depression and Anxiety for Individuals with VWD
Industry News & Research
Findings from this study indicate that a relatively high proportion of participants with von Willebrand disease met the criteria for both depression…
Pfizer Announces Trial Updates for Investigational Hemophilia Gene Therapy
Industry News & Research
A primary focus of the trial was to compare annualized bleeding rates associated with a single infusion of the investigational gene therapy…
Takeda Announces Trial Results on Investigational Therapy for Ultra Rare Blood Disorder
Industry News & Research
TAK-755 is being investigated for the treatment of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Takeda recently announced favorable results from a phase 3 study…
Biomarin Provides Hemophilia A Clinical Development Program Updates
Industry News & Research
BioMarin recently shared a community update on their Hemophilia A Clinical Development Program for valoctocogene roxaparvovec, the company’s investigational gene therapy currently…
WFH Gene Therapy Registry Goes Live
Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
The new registry will help monitor the long-term safety and efficacy of hemophilia gene therapies in people around the world. The World…
Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding
Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research
Get information on your state’s plan to restart yearly Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility reviews. Do you or a…
NHF Assumes Leadership of the American Plasma Users Coalition
Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research
NHF Assumes Leadership of the American Plasma Users CoalitionThe organization’s public policy representatives offer new perspectives in the mission for blood and…
New FIX Chromogenic Assay Launched by Precision Biologics
Industry News & Research
This assay is designed to help determine factor IX activity levels in the plasma of individuals with hemophilia B who are two…