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Celebrating 50 Years of GLHF and You! Join Us on Sunday, October 13 for Our Community Picnic!

GLHF News

GLHF has been serving the bleeding disorders community for 50 years here in Wisconsin! It has been our honor to educate, support,…

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Come Walk With Us on September 28! Help Us Raise Crucial Funs to Support GLHF Programs and Services

GLHF News

We are just under two weeks away from this year’s Unite Walk! Join us at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Zoo Terrace…

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Navigating the Complexities of Hemophilia as a Family – In Loving Memory of James F. King, Sr.

GLHF News, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

“When I get to heaven, I will not forget about any of my grandchildren — and that includes Finnian (Patrick) and Liam,”…

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Navigating Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum with a Bleeding Disorder

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

Learn why creating a birth plan with your medical team is essential. Source: National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, HemAware, September 2024

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A Nurse Practitioner Decodes Medical Research for the ’Gram

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

Maya Bloomberg has drawn thousands of social media followers by making information on hemophilia and sickle cell anemia easier to understand. Source:…

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HANDI Highlights Back-to-School Resources

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

New Resources to Help Students with Bleeding Disorders. Learn more about how to help students, families, and school personnel become better prepared…

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Celebrating September: Awareness Highlights

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

September is filled with important observances that bring awareness to various causes. Join NBDF in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Suicide Prevention Month, Pain Awareness Month,…

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Pfizer Announces New Data from Hemophilia A Gene Therapy Study

GLHF News

Pfizer has announced positive topline results from their phase 3 clinical study of giroctocogene fitelparvovec, the company’s investigational hemophilia A gene therapy. …

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Attention Clinicians! New Bleeding Disorders Education Available from IHS

Industry News & Research

These new medical-based webinars will speak to key topics relevant to the care of patients with inherited bleeding disorders. NBDF is excited…

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New Resource Compilation on Gene Therapy for Hemophilia

Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research

Learn about Gene Therapy for Hemophilia with NBDF’s new resource collection. Find answers, research, and support. The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is…

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NBDF Announces a New Enduring and Accredited Educational Activity Available to Healthcare Providers

Industry News & Research

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) is pleased to announce a new enduring and accredited educational activity available to healthcare providers. “Exploring…

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Camp Klotty Pine – Celebrating Independence, Friendship and Fun – Celebrating Another Successful Year!

GLHF News

Camp is an unforgettable experience for anyone fortunate enough to participate. Just one week each summer can give you memories that will…

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BioMarin to Narrow Its Commercial Focus for Hemophilia A Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy, Industry News & Research

BioMarin recently announced that they will be changing the scope of their efforts to manufacture and market their gene therapy product ROCTAVIAN.™…

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France Gets Gene Therapy

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

by: Patricia Inácio, PhD | July 9, 2024 Hemgenix, the first approved hemophilia B gene therapy, was administered to two patients in France, marking the first time…

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Defining Gene Therapy for Patients

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

Gene therapy is a welcome treatment for patients, which has been anticipated for decades. But how do parents and patients discuss this…

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Planting the Seeds of Leadership

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

NBDF’s National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI) provides 18-24 year olds in the bleeding disorders community with leadership opportunities to encourage personal growth,…

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Travel Tips for Young Adults with Bleeding Disorders

Health and Well Being, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

A globe-trotting college traveler shares advice for traveling safely. Having a bleeding disorder shouldn’t keep you from seeing the world. Just ask…

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PTSD Can Affect People with Bleeding Disorders

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

While post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly connected with soldiers, people battling chronic illnesses can have it, too. Here’s how to identify the…

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HANDI Highlights Resources on Pain Management

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

As we enter the “dog days” of summer with high temperatures and heat weighing folks down throughout much of the US, it’s…

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NBDF Unveils THRIVE Campaign: Empowering Individuals with Bleeding Disorders through 6 Essential Steps

Industry News & Research

The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) announces the THRIVE campaign to raise awareness and educate on living healthily with bleeding disorders. The…

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Pfizer Presents Marstacimab Trial Updates at EHA Annual Meeting

Industry News & Research

Pfizer recently provided new clinical trial updates for their investigational therapy marstacimab. The data was presented last month at the 2024 annual meeting…

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WTAE-TV (PA) Feature: Copay Accumulators – Who Really Benefits?

Industry News & Research, Living with a Bleeding Disorder

In an NBDF interview, Bill Robie, Senior Director of Government Relations, highlighted the ongoing challenges of living with von Willebrand disease. In…

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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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