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Learn why a popular piece of backyard play equipment is riskier than you might think. It’s summertime, and kids are out of…

HEMGENIX®, the first and only FDA approved gene therapy for hemophilia B,has been proven to elevate and sustain factor IX levels for…

Dr. Leanord Valentino announces his impending retirement. His statement reflects on the progress and initiatives made during his three and a half…

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released final guidance providing recommendations for evaluating blood and plasma donor eligibility using individual risk-based…

When Saylor Behrens’ biology professor told her class that hemophilia is the result of incest, she grew angry. She knew better. Her…

Marstacimab is a laboratory-engineered monoclonal antibody developed to treat hemophilia A and B patients, with or without inhibitors. Pfizer has announced positive…

Camp Klotty Pine is a place of encouragement, mentoring, and education. It is a space that allows everyone to be uniquely themselves, breaking…

The review provides a comprehensive overview of the persistent challenges and current mitigation strategies related to treating and managing hemophilia patients with…

by: Paul Clement Many studies have linked having hemophilia to a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis, or “holey bones” (osteo means “bone”…

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released final guidance providing recommendations for evaluating blood and plasma donor eligibility using individual risk-based…

Marstacimab is a laboratory-engineered monoclonal antibody developed to treat hemophilia A and B patients, with or without inhibitors. Pfizer has announced positive…

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….

Are you a male, 18-29 years old, and on a prophy regimen for hemophilia treatment? You may qualify for a new program!…

The new guidelines cover recommendations for physical therapy, gene therapy readiness, vaccine guidance, and treatment. Download here. Source: National Hemophilia Foundation

Learn how this project from NHF, the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network, Bloodworks Northwest, and Bioverativ/Sanofi helped inform people with hemophilia on…

The Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference is June 2-4 in Wisconsin Dells. Join us at the Kalahari Resort for a Weekend of Family…

Between 2013-2017, the “My Life Our Future” (MLOF) project offered eligible individuals with hemophilia free genotyping, which is historically hard to access,…

As you may have heard, the Medicaid and CHIP (called Badgercare in Wisconsin) programs are re-starting eligibility reviews. Community members may receive…

The company received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA seeking more information relevant to their BLA for concizumab. Novo Nordisk has…

Desmopressin has the capacity to boost both factor VIII and von Willebrand factor levels. In July 2020 Ferring Pharmaceuticals suspended manufacturing of…

Carefully controlled schedules. Undercurrents of uncertainty. Persistent pain. People who are living with hemophilia B, and those who love them, face a…

Patients with bleeding orders may be asked some new questions during their next comprehensive clinic visit. COVID-19 information will now be collected…

Fitusiran is being investigated for the prophylactic treatment of adults and adolescents with hemophilia A or B. Sanofi recently announced that results…

GLHF’s 2023 Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Milwaukee County Zoo (in the Zoo Terrace). We will…