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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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Bleeding Disorders: What Your Pain Is Trying to Tell You

Unfortunately, people with hemophilia are no strangers to pain and its many forms. Pain can vary in intensity and areas...

Pain Management

Family Matters.

Young Pioneers in the Bleeding Disorders Community

When Laura Elliott adopted Julian at 5 years old, she knew he had hemophilia, but when she brought him home...

A New Opportunity to Address Chronic Pain

A New Opportunity to Address Chronic Pain

Clinical Trial Tests Rofecoxib for Treating Hemophilic Arthropathy

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What Older People with Bleeding Disorders Need to Know About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, a disease of low bone mass and strength, is a common concern in aging individuals. People with hemophilia have...

Fitness & Nutrition, Pain Management

How Bleeding Disorders Are Diagnosed

How Bleeding Disorders Are Diagnosed

Doctors use a number of tests to pinpoint the cause of a person’s excessive or abnormal bleeding. Read on for...

6 Facts About Women and Hemophilia

6 Facts About Women and Hemophilia

1. Women with hemophilia are often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed Historically hemophilia was thought of as a “man’s disease,” and for...

Women's Bleeding Disorders

L.A. Aguayo

Training for Life: How Bodybuilding Became My Purpose

I was diagnosed with severe hemophilia B at birth. I’m the first person in my family to have a bleeding...

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.

Fruit Snack

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.