Bleeding Disorders A-Z

Researchers Discover HIV Variant Linked to Dementia

An October 2011 study revealed a novel characteristic of HIV—it can replicate, or make new copies of itself in macrophages...

Research & Treatment, HIV

The release of two new oral medications, Incivek TM and Victrelis TM, in May 2011 marks another significant advance in...

Novel Technologies, Hepatitis C

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

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

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

Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Health, Women's Bleeding Disorders

When certified nursing assistant Julie Seminara injured herself while moving a nursing home patient back in 2001, her problems seemed...

HemAware “ Takes 5” with people in the bleeding disorders community and spotlights their efforts with just five questions. Here...

HIV, Fitness & Nutrition, My Journey

Update, October 10, 2014: On October 10, 2014, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Harvoni™, a combination of...

Hepatitis C

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

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease

Alicia Unger is awake by 6:30 a.m. every day. She has only an hour or two to squeeze in a...

Hemophilia A&B, Family Matters

Discussing intimacy issues when you're a woman with a bleeding disorder.

Now that some people have been living with the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV) for decades, a unique phenomenon is...

HIV

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

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Taking Charge, Family Matters