Von Willebrand Disease

It’s been known for years that factor proteins, like factor VIII (FVIII), are produced in the liver. More recently, research...Read More

The complexities of VWD diagnosis and treatment require the evaluation and management by a hemophilia treatment center, a trained hematologist,...Read More

The marketing terms “new and improved” and “longer lasting” are not limited to the latest brand of chewing gum. They...Read More

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that von Willebrand factor (VWF), which helps the...Read More

The same material that helps stop nasty nosebleeds also curtails cuts. In June 2011, NasalCEASE ® , an over-the-counter product...Read More

Bleeding during sex. Periods that last three weeks. Painful bruises on your body. Having a bleeding disorder can be more...Read More

The “captain of the school army” had Dylan Edwards in his sights. He ordered his “soldiers” to chase Dylan, who...Read More

An Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Health Needs is available to help parents explain their child’s complicated medical...Read More

National Hemophilia Foundation CEO Val D. Bias and New York City nightlife photographer Patrick McMullan called attention to women’s bleeding...Read More

Parents of children with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are very familiar with the routines and challenges that come with...Read More

The National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) Annual Meeting in November 2010 was our first NHF meeting. We were all excited to...Read More

Despite seeking treatment for her symptoms for years, Jill R. Birdwhistell, PhD, was never diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Heavy...Read More