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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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Recent Articles

Honoring the Life of a Remarkable Young Man with Hemophilia

Growing up with severe hemophilia A in the 1970s and ’80s, Jason Fulton never let his diagnosis get in the...

What You Should Know About Hematomas

What You Should Know About Hematomas

People with bleeding disorders are familiar with bruises, but similar situations that cause bruising can also cause hematomas. While similar...

Pain Management

Could the body have an immune response to experimental gene therapies?

Could the body have an immune response to experimental gene therapies?

At uniQure, we know that people with genetic diseases like hemophilia B may have questions about immunity, antibodies, T cells...

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5 Ways to Injury-Proof Your Home for Your Kids

The last thing you want to think about is having your child get injured. But there are some hazards in...

Understanding Hemophilia Inheritance

Understanding Hemophilia Inheritance

Hemophilia runs in families. In the majority of cases, the bleeding disorder is inherited from a parent to a child...

How to Treat Bruises That Come With Bleeding Disorders

How to Treat Bruises That Come With Bleeding Disorders

Easy bruising is one of the most common and frequent symptoms of hemophilia. After all, a bruise occurs when an...

Alternative Treatments, Pain Management

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter for Puerto Rico’s Bleeding Disorders Association

Orlando Vives has a severe form of hemophilia B and has been able to lead a relatively normal life, thanks...

NHF in Action, Community in Action

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.