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What You Need to Know About Marijuana and CBD for Chronic Pain

Max Feinstein has moderate hemophilia A and severe arthritis in his right elbow, his target joint. At 21, he tried marijuana to manage his pain.
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Far and Away: Living with Bleeding Disorders in Remote Areas

Families living in remote areas face unique challenges for bleeding disorders care. Learn how a few families have managed—and how local providers can help.
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Don’t Delay Necessary Medical Care During the Pandemic

More than 40% of Americans have delayed or avoided medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But if you have a bleeding disorder, healthcare delays can have serious consequences.
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Elizabeth Fung.

Helping Families Empower Themselves

During her more than 30 years as a social worker at the hemophilia treatment center at Children’s Memorial Hospital in...

Women's Health.

What Women with Bleeding Disorders Need to Know About Joint Problems

Kolbie Clarke, 17, has mild hemophilia A and low von Willebrand factor, and when she started having joint issues playing...

Women's Bleeding Disorders, Pain Management

Gene therapy research can be complicated. The language doesn’t have to be.

Gene therapy research can be complicated. The language doesn’t have to be.

You might have read our last few articles where we ask a lot of important questions about gene therapy, such...

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Don’t Delay Necessary Medical Care During the Pandemic

More than 40% of Americans have delayed or avoided medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for...

4 Ways to Relieve Arthritis in Winter

4 Ways to Relieve Arthritis in Winter

Cold-weather months are always a challenge for people with arthritis, but this year might be even more difficult. With the...

Pain Management, Fitness & Nutrition

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana and CBD for Chronic Pain

Max Feinstein has moderate hemophilia A and severe arthritis in his right elbow, his target joint. At 21, he tried...

Pain Management

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Navigating the Pandemic with a Bleeding Disorder

COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of everyone, including young adults, who have had to navigate classes and commencements, weddings and...

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HemAware Junior

Asking for help if you get hurt at school is part of being a good student

Getting Help at School for Your Bleeding Disorder

When you’re at home and you get hurt or feel a bleed starting, you know to go to your parents...

When Your Brother or Sister Has a Bleeding Disorder

When Your Brother or Sister Has a Bleeding Disorder

If you have a brother or sister with a bleeding disorder, you probably have a lot of questions.

Snack Attack

School days are here again, and you need to fuel your brain with important lessons and fun information. But what...

Physical Education for Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Physical Education for Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Kids with bleeding disorders need routine physical activity, but how do you pick which ones are safe?

Need Info? Ask NHF!

Contact HANDI, NHF's resource center for additional information on bleeding disorders.