Family Matters

The Value of Genetic Counseling

Adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine—these are the simple, yet complex building blocks of our DNA. To most, these words seem...

Family Matters

No Beef

In each issue of HemAware , we “Take 5” with people in the bleeding disorders community and spotlight their efforts...

Family Matters, My Journey

Hemophilia Humor

If the name Alex Borstein doesn’t sound familiar, maybe these do—Ms. Swan from FOX’s MADtv and Lois Griffin from FOX’s...

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Inhibitor Connections

For some parents of children who have hemophilia with inhibitors, the National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) Inhibitor Education Summits offer something...

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Water Park Safety

There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than cool water, slippery slides and floating around with your friends. Water...

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Codeine and Kids

Surgical removal of adenoids and tonsils in kids with sleep apnea is often accompanied by a prescription for codeine to...

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Physical Education for Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Kids with bleeding disorders need routine physical activity, but how do you pick which ones are safe?

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Body Piercings and Bleeding Disorders

Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a two-part series focusing on body art. Check out part 2 on tattoos...

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Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period

Michigan attorney Mindy Buurma, 36, is the mother of four children under age 10. She has type III von Willebrand...

Family Matters, Women's Bleeding Disorders

Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children Receive Help From Support Groups

Parental Support Groups

In July 2011, a series of contradictory blood tests on their infant son, Ty, played with the emotions of Joni...

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Winter Wonderland Funderland

Snow means winter funtime . You can make snow angels, build snowmen and go sledding. But, if you’re not careful...

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Heart Health and Hemophilia

In the past decade, research has shown that people with hemophilia are just as prone to heart conditions as the...

Family Matters