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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: More Than Just Nosebleeds

Often misdiagnosed, HHT can cause anemia and sometimes organ damage.
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: More Than Just Nosebleeds
How to Build Your Child’s Confidence When They Have a Bleeding Disorder

Here’s what you should — and shouldn’t — say to kids to help them feel empowered about their bleeding disorder.
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How Specialized Clinics for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders Improve Care

Women and girls clinics are closing gaps with coordinated bleeding disorders care that spans every stage of life.
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How Specialized Clinics for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders Improve Care

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2026 Bleeding Disorders Conference Preview

Here’s a sampling of the sessions you can look forward to at BDC.

NBDF in Action

Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency Symptoms, Types, and Treatment

Congenital Fibrinogen Deficiency Symptoms, Types, and Treatment

We answer some of the most common questions about this rare bleeding disorder.

Rare Bleeding Disorders

As Life Changes, Your Bleeding Disorder Treatment May Need to Change, Too

As Life Changes, Your Bleeding Disorder Treatment May Need to Change, Too

It’s good to talk to a provider about your treatment options, even if what you’re doing is working.

Taking Charge, Adults & Aging

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Supportive Caregivers

In each issue of HemAware , we take a look at how local NHF chapters and associations are making a...

Chapter Roundup

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Older Men Need Bone Density Tests

In February 2008, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) released its new “ Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis.”...

Adults & Aging

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von Willebrand Disease Treatment Guidelines

In February 2008, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one of the National Institutes of Health, released the...

Von Willebrand Disease

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Bleeding Disorders May Cause Heavy Periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is a common problem for women during their reproductive years, affecting between 10% and 20% of...

Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders

Need Information about Bleeding Disorders?

Contact The Neil Frick Resource Center (NFRC)