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Patient Safety in the Age of Gene Therapy a Central Focus of Review Article
Industry News & Research
After several decades of preclinical and clinical research, pitfalls and progress, gene therapies for hemophilia A and B have become a reality…

Susan Skinner Memorial Fund Scholarship Program is Open
Advocacy & Legislation, Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
that the call for applications for the Susan Skinner Memorial Fund (SSMF) Scholarship program is now open! Please spread the word among…

An Alarming Rate of Coverage Losses
Advocacy & Legislation, Industry News & Research
Early data on Medicaid “unwinding” shows an alarming rate of coverage losses for enrollees who may still be eligible. Colorado and Texas…

It’s Time to Prepare for Camp! Camp Klotty Pine is August 7-12.
GLHF News
Is your camper prepared? Are you?It’s time to start preparing for Camp Klotty Pine as we count down the days to camp…

Inequities in Thrombosis and Hemostasis Lab Testing the Focus of Illustrated Review
Industry News & Research
Authors of the review posit that reference intervals such as those utilized in thrombosis and hemostasis, are based on structural inequities. A…

First Hemophilia B Patient Dosed with Gene Therapy Product
Industry News & Research
HEMGENIX is indicated for the treatment of adults with hemophilia B who currently use factor IX prophylaxis therapy, or have current or…

Pfizer Announces Positive Results from Hemophilia A and B Trial
Industry News & Research
Pfizer Inc. today announced their Phase 3 BASIS clinical trial evaluating marstacimab has met its primary endpoints, having demonstrated statically significant and…

HFA Launches Clinical Trials Search Site
Industry News & Research
Hemophilia Federation of America has launched a new resource and search feature for clinical trials for patients with bleeding disorders. “Patients and families have asked for…

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…

CSL Behring Announces the First Patient has Received FDA ApprovedHEMGENIX® (etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb) for Hemophilia B
Industry News & Research
HEMGENIX®, the first and only FDA approved gene therapy for hemophilia B,has been proven to elevate and sustain factor IX levels for…

Announcement from NHF CEO and President
Industry News & Research
Dr. Leanord Valentino announces his impending retirement. His statement reflects on the progress and initiatives made during his three and a half…

FDA Finalizes Blood Donor Eligibility Guidance
Industry News & Research
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…

It is Family: A Conversation with Saylor Behrens
Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
When Saylor Behrens’ biology professor told her class that hemophilia is the result of incest, she grew angry. She knew better. Her…

Pfizer Highlights Phase 3 Trial Results of Marstacimab
Industry News & Research
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 August 7-12. Register Today!
GLHF News
Camp Klotty Pine is a place of encouragement, mentoring, and education. It is a space that allows everyone to be uniquely themselves, breaking…

Gene Therapy as a Novel Approach to Achieving ITI in FVIII Inhibitors Reviewed
Industry News & Research
The review provides a comprehensive overview of the persistent challenges and current mitigation strategies related to treating and managing hemophilia patients with…

Does Hemophilia Mean Brittle Bones? Part 1.
Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
by: Paul Clement Many studies have linked having hemophilia to a significantly increased risk of developing osteoporosis, or “holey bones” (osteo means “bone”…

FDA Finalizes Blood Donor Eligibility Guidance
Industry News & Research
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…

Pfizer Highlights Phase 3 Trial Results of Marstacimab
Industry News & Research
Marstacimab is a laboratory-engineered monoclonal antibody developed to treat hemophilia A and B patients, with or without inhibitors. Pfizer has announced positive…

The Low Cost of Being Female with a Bleeding Disorder?
Health and Well Being, Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder
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….

Now Enrolling: Own Your Path
Industry News & Research
Are you a male, 18-29 years old, and on a prophy regimen for hemophilia treatment? You may qualify for a new program!…

Four New Documents from MASAC
Industry News & Research
The new guidelines cover recommendations for physical therapy, gene therapy readiness, vaccine guidance, and treatment. Download here. Source: National Hemophilia Foundation

New in Research: Updates on the “My Life Our Future” Project
Industry News & Research
Learn how this project from NHF, the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network, Bloodworks Northwest, and Bioverativ/Sanofi helped inform people with hemophilia on…

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