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Mental Health Crisis for Teens

The last time Jennifer Feldman, R.N., saw Derick, * a then 20-year-old with severe hemophilia A, he asked for help to turn his life around. It was late March 2021, and Derick was in the emergency room once again —
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Safeguarding an Essential Treatment for Heavy Periods

In June, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion, women’s health advocates around the country expressed concern that the right to contraception might also be at risk. “This issue is hugely important
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What Happens to Joints After Frequent Bleeds?

Repeated bleeds can lead to lasting joint damage. That's why it's important to recognize bleeds and act quickly if one occurs.
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How to Cope with Seasonal Depression When You Have a Bleeding Disorder

In many parts of the country, the changing leaves and falling temperatures of winter signal a time of joy, full...

Taking Charge, Adults & Aging

Why Hemophilia B Is Called Christmas Disease

From the beginning, the term “Christmas Disease” caught people off guard. When readers of the British Medical Journal stumbled on...

HIV, Hemophilia A&B, Family Matters

Behind the Science: A Closer Look at How Current Hemophilia Treatments and Potential Innovative Rebalancing Therapies Can Help Achieve Hemostasis

Behind the Science: A Closer Look at How Current and Innovative Approaches Can Help Achieve Hemostasis in Hemophilia

Here’s an exciting hemophilia truth: science is always advancing in hemophilia care. Today, we’re exploring the science behind how current...

The Blood Clotting Process: What Happens if You Have a Bleeding Disorder

The blood clotting process is a multistep activity known as coagulation. When the entire coagulation process works properly, blood holds...

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Rare Bleeding Disorders

The Overlooked Cause of Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding

Many women accept excessive, prolonged periods as an annoying but ordinary part of being female—putting up with the monthly stress...

Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders

Health Insurance Tips for the Bleeding Disorders Community

Picking the right health insurance plan and navigating the issues that arise can be difficult, time-consuming and oftentimes frustrating processes—especially...

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