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NBDF’s President and CEO on the State of the Bleeding Disorders Community

Phil Gattone, NBDF’s president and CEO, reflects on passion, organizational growth, and the future of bleeding disorders care.
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Fighting for Better Care for Women with Bleeding Disorders

At Washington Days 2026, South Carolina advocate Candi Mitchum helped bring a powerful message to Capitol Hill.
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Summer Heat and Bleeding Disorders: Staying Safe During an Active Season

Here’s what you need to know about outdoor activities, treatment routines, and medications when temperatures rise.
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Summer Heat and Bleeding Disorders: Staying Safe During an Active Season

Recent Articles

Man lies back in the grass with his hands behind his head, resting with his jacket and backpack beside him.

Letting Go of Guilt: Why Rest Is Part of Living with a Bleeding Disorder

An HTC social worker explains why taking a break is a health need — not something to feel guilty about.

Taking Charge, Ask a Social Worker

Why Has Gene Therapy for Hemophilia Been Slow to Catch On?

After years of excitement about a possible “one-and-done” treatment, gene therapy uptake has been slower than expected. Here’s why.

Novel Technologies, Hemophilia A&B

OhmBody: A New Approach to Therapy for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

The wearable wellness device works without medications or hormones and complements other bleeding disorder treatments.

Women's Bleeding Disorders, Novel Technologies, Alternative Treatments

Adult Stem Cells Show Promise

In December 2007, the journal Science published the first clear evidence that reprogrammed stem cells can correct an inherited disease...

Hemophilia A&B

Xyntha Approved as New Hemophilia A Product

In late February 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xyntha™, a new treatment for hemophilia A. Manufactured...

Hemophilia A&B

Paying It Forward

In each issue of HemAware , we “Take 5” with people in the bleeding disorders community and spotlight their accomplishments...

My Journey

Is Liver Biopsy Better?

Three studies published in the October 2007 issue of the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology discuss several novel noninvasive techniques...

Hepatitis C, Surgery & Transplants

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