Von Willebrand Disease

Von Willebrand Disease

Treatment Breakthroughs

The marketing terms “new and improved” and “longer lasting” are not limited to the latest brand of chewing gum. They...Read More
Research & Treatment, Hemophilia A&B, Rare Bleeding Disorders, Von Willebrand Disease

von Willebrand Chain Reaction

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered that von Willebrand factor (VWF), which helps the...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Health, Women's Bleeding Disorders
NasalCEASE box

Clean Cut

The same material that helps stop nasty nosebleeds also curtails cuts. In June 2011, NasalCEASE ® , an over-the-counter product...Read More
Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease
Woman upset on bed with man's back turned away from her

Sex Talk

Discussing intimacy issues when you're a woman with a bleeding disorder.Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders
Boy dressed up for battle

Battling Bullies

The “captain of the school army” had Dylan Edwards in his sights. He ordered his “soldiers” to chase Dylan, who...Read More
Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Taking Charge, Family Matters
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ER Form for Bleeding Disorders

An Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Health Needs is available to help parents explain their child’s complicated medical...Read More
Hemophilia A&B, Rare Bleeding Disorders, Von Willebrand Disease, Taking Charge

NHF on New York Morning Show

National Hemophilia Foundation CEO Val D. Bias and New York City nightlife photographer Patrick McMullan called attention to women’s bleeding...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Community in Action, Women's Bleeding Disorders
Ryan and Kay Krivas

A Second Diagnosis

Parents of children with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are very familiar with the routines and challenges that come with...Read More
Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Family Matters
Chad Heinrich

First-Timers’ Perceptions of the NHF Annual Meeting

The National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) Annual Meeting in November 2010 was our first NHF meeting. We were all excited to...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Community in Action
Jill R. Birdwhistell and Kimber Blackwell

Forward March

Despite seeking treatment for her symptoms for years, Jill R. Birdwhistell, PhD, was never diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Heavy...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders
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Victory for Women

The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) wants all women in the US to be able to raise their fingers in the...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Carriers, Women's Bleeding Disorders
Doreen McCarthy and her son, Jamie

Iron Butterfly

Connie McMullan’s kitchen is a testament to the things she holds dear: a collection of stuffed bears, glass angels that...Read More
Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders
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