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FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub to Enhance and Advance Outcomes for Patients

Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

by: Patrizia Cavazzoni, MD, Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Peter Marks, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and…

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Where is Your HTC?

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Do you need an HTC? A new HTC? Do you need to find one when you travel across the US? Check out the…

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GLHF’s Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference Celebrates Another Successful Year – Hosting More Than 50 Families!

GLHF News, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

GLHF’s annual Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference, for people and families living with a bleeding disorder, was held June 7-9 at the Kalahari…

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Hemophilia Affects Everyone – What Are Some Truths About the Care Partner Journey?

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Hemophilia truth time: hemophilia is a shared experience—affecting family, friends, and loved ones.  In a global survey of more than 2700 participants,…

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ERIN Initiative Champions Inclusivity in Inherited Bleeding Disorders  

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Discover how the European Rare & Inhibitor Network (ERIN) is breaking barriers and advancing inclusivity for those with inherited bleeding disorders. This…

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For People with Bleeding Disorders, Adherence Is Still a Problem

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Even as therapies for hemophilia have expanded and improved, the issue of not following treatment regimens as directed remains a major point…

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Calling all Athletes! The Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship is in Henderson, NV Sept. 20-22.

GLHF News, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

CSL Behring will host the Gettin’ in the Game Junior National Championship (JNC) in Henderson, NV on September 20 – 22, 2024.  Participants will…

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Free Educational Videos on the use of Novel Non-Factor Therapies

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is pleased to announce the availability of a series of educational videos on the use of…

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Activity Explores Non-Factor Replacement Therapy in Hemophilia Care

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is excited to announce a new accredited educational opportunity for healthcare providers. This live/virtual program will…

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Own Your Path

Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Take charge of your health care journey with the Own Your Path program! If you’re an adult on prophylaxis treatment for VWD…

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Discover the New Steps for Living Website Coming Soon!

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the revamped Steps for Living website, your ultimate…

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Bleeding Disorders Substance Use and Mental Health Access Coalition

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder, Pain Management

The BD SUMHAC was created from tragedy. A young man with a bleeding disorder facing a substance use disorder was repeatedly denied…

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What is “Health Equity”?

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Unfortunately, health inequities are a sad reality in the United States health care system. Together with the inheritable blood and bleeding disorders…

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Gene Therapy Candidates Face ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Choice

Gene Therapy, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

People with hemophilia considering gene therapy are wrestling with concerns including the cost of treatment and variations in results. You only get…

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Get to Know Bleeding Severity Levels for Hemophilia

Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Learn how mild, moderate, or severe hemophilia influences lifestyle choices and medical care. Your hemophilia doesn’t define who you are. But it…

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New Study Reveals That Age Affects von Willebrand Disease Diagnosis

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder, Men with Bleeding Disorders, Women with Bleeding Disorders

The findings could help further define VWD and address current challenges in treatment. The age that a person is first tested for…

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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…

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First Sickle Cell Patient to Receive Gene Therapy Featured in NYT

Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Sickle cell disease is linked to an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, which normally helps carry oxygen throughout the body via red…

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A New Review on Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

A new review published in the European Journal of Haematology describes the challenges inherent in managing both bleeding and excessive clot risk…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

This month HANDI offers resources that support mental well-being and connect the bleeding disorders community with timely, practical, and readily accessible information.

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NBDF Supports WFH Statement on ISTH Hemophilia Treatment Guidelines

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The NBDF concurs with WFH’s assessment that the proposed guidelines risk setting hemophilia treatment back 30 years.  The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) echoes…

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P2C Announces Partnership to Support Development for Sickle Cell Disease

Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Pathway to Cures (P2C) announced its collaborative partnership with Afimmune to support the development of Epeleuton as a potential therapeutic for Sickle Cell Disease…

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FDA Approves Second Hemophilia B Gene Therapy Product

Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BEQVEZ™ (Pfizer, Inc.), a new hemophilia B gene therapy product. It is designed with…

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NBDF Celebrates HHS Final Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination

Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

NBDF Celebrates HHS Final Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability Discrimination Celebrating a monumental victory for individuals with disabilities across the United States. …

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