News

Court Rules in Favor of Patients Regarding Copay Accumulator Adjustor Programs

Advocacy & Legislation, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In a major victory for patients who depend on prescription drugs, Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the…

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Learn More About Patient Assistance Programs

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

There are several programs and resources designed to assist individuals and families grappling with the financial burden of living with an inheritable…

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Five Ordinary Items That Are Unique to Our Hemophilia Home

Living with a Bleeding Disorder

by: Alliah Czarielle  Living with hemophilia entails some interesting household items In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often overlook the…

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Gynecologists Have Significant Part to Play in Shrinking Diagnostic Gaps

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder, Women with Bleeding Disorders

A new commentary, “Closing the Diagnostic Gap in Adolescents and Young Adult Women with Bleeding Disorders,” published in the August issue of…

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Ask a Social Worker: How Can I Heal From Medical Trauma?

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Advice on how to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder that’s related to a medical event. Ask a Social Worker is a monthly…

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All About Bypassing Agents for Hemophilia

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Learn more about these treatments for inhibitors. One of the most problematic issues that can occur with hemophilia are inhibitors—a complication that happens…

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Making the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Taking charge of your own health care can be daunting, but early preparation helps smooth the way. For people with bleeding disorders,…

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National Hemophilia Foundation has a New Name: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In 1948, the foundation got its start as simply “The Hemophilia Foundation” – then in 1956, the foundation formally incorporated into what…

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Gene Therapy: One Down, But One to Go

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Roche is discontinuing its investigational hemophilia A gene therapy called SPK-8016. (SPK refers to Spark Therapeutics, which is carrying out trials) But clinical…

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New Therapy for Hemophilia B and Inhibitors

Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Alhemo™ (concizumab injection) is used for hemophilia B patients who have developed inhibitors, which prevent replacement factor IX therapies from working properly….

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In For a Bad Surprise

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

As of 2022, the federal “No Surprises Act” protects people covered under group and individual health plans from receiving surprise medical bills…

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Origins of Pharmacies

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Specialty pharmacies are integral to expert factor delivery. But did you know that the first pharmacies were developed in the 8th century…

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A Guide to Living with von Willebrand Disease is Back!

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

The world’s first book on the world’s most commonly inherited bleeding disorder, by Laureen A. Kelley and Paul Clement, is back in…

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Does Hemophilia Mean Brittle Bones? Part 2.

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

by: Paul Clement In part one of this two-part series on bone health, we discussed osteoporosis and how it causes bones to…

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HFA’s New Resource for Blood Sisters and Menstruators

Living with a Bleeding Disorder, Women with Bleeding Disorders

The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) launched a valuable NEW toolkit, designed by Blood Sisters for Blood Sisters and menstruators. This resource…

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The New WFH Shared Decision-Making Tool

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In this video, World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) Director of Research and Education Donna Coffin talks about the new WFH shared decision-making…

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Better Bleeding Disorders Care Begins with You

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

NHF’s National Research Blueprint will ensure that lived experiences shape the future of bleeding disorders research and care. When it comes to…

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Navigating Career Decisions When You Have a Bleeding Disorder

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Experts answer your most pressing questions about navigating the job market with a bleeding disorder. Nick McRae-Cyr knew he wouldn’t be going…

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Overcoming Loneliness: Strategies for Better Mental Health

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Break out of solitary habits with these strategies. As we grow older, we’re more likely to experience loneliness. Because of hearing loss,…

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Hemophilia and Heart Health: Balanced Cardiac Care

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Cardiac care can be a delicate balancing act for people with bleeding disorders. The minute Pedro Estalilla came home from his job…

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GLHF Website Updates, Including Medicare Changes, Gene Therapy, Pain Management and more

COVID-19, GLHF News, Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

As we all know, the web is a pretty fast-moving place. In that fast-moving environment, GLHF likes to think that its website…

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Bleeding Disorders: What Your Pain Is Trying to Tell You

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

An overview of the types of pain you might experience, what you can do to manage pain at home, and when to…

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Rate of Coverage Losses from Medicaid Unwinding Continues to Cause Alarm

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

Concern grows over the mounting tally of Medicaid coverage losses impacting people who remain eligible for the program. Read how federal regulators…

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Statement: HFA Responds to Latest Gene Therapy Announcement

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

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec), the first gene therapy for hemophilia A. This new treatment option, for the treatment of…

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