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GLHF’s Green Bay’s Best Bloody is May 21! Drink Local. Give Local. Get Your Tickets Today!

GLHF News

We’re back at the Resch Expo for GLHF’s 2nd Annual Green Bay’s Best Bloody on Sunday, May 21. Limited tickets are still available! Attendees…

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GLHF Congratulates Winners for Best Bloody Competitions in Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay

GLHF News

GLHF is proud to announce the winners for the 2023 Best Bloody competitions – Milwaukee’s Best Bloody, Madison’s Best Bloody and Green Bay’s…

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Guilt in Mothers of Children with Hemophilia Focus of New Study

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Researchers from the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University recently published the results of a small study investigating the subject of…

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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…

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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…

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From Patient to Physician

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Start the Conversation: Dr. Aaron Cheng In this video, Dr. Aaron Cheng, a resident in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, shares…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Guilt in Mothers of Children with Hemophilia Focus of New Study

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

Study authors looked at potential contributing factors to guilt, coping strategies, and perception of children’s life satisfaction. Researchers from the Children’s Healthcare…

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Start the Conversation: From Patient to Physician

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

To end Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and celebrate National Doctors Day, Dr. Aaron Chen shares his story of how living with thalassemia…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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New Survey Spotlights Ongoing Concerns for People with Hemophilia B

Health and Well Being, 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…

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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…

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GLHF’s Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference is June 2-4. Registration is Open Until April 24!

GLHF News

Each year Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation hosts the Wisconsin Bleeding Disorders Conference (WBDC) for individuals and families living with a bleeding disorder….

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Is your Camper Ready to Move into a Leadership Role? Applications for Camp Klotty Pine’s LIT Program are Due March 26. Join us April 29-30 for our LIT Retreat.

GLHF News

Calling all former Camp Klotty Pine campers and Leaders-in-Training (LITs)! Is your camper age 15-18 and ready to move into a leadership…

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Calling all Campers! Get Ready to Join us August 7-12.

GLHF News

Join us for Camp Klotty Pine, August 7-12. Camp Klotty Pine creates a magical, life-changing experiences for children living with a bleeding disorder….

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Advocates Met with State Reps for WI Legislative Day – All Copays Count Legislation is Top Priority

Advocacy & Legislation, GLHF News

Community advocates gathered on March 1st at the State Capitol for GLHF’s Wisconsin Legislative Day. We shared stories of life with a bleeding…

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