Hepatitis C Update As baby boomers age, they’ll not only face arthritis, but the possibility of another “itis” with even greater consequence—hepatitis. In... Read More Adults & Aging, Research & Treatment, Hepatitis C Immune Tolerance Induction Can Eliminate Inhibitors A mother’s intuition can lead to the diagnosis of an inhibitor, an antibody to infused factor product concentrate. For Amanda... Read More Family Matters Kids’ Guide to Self-Infusions Growing up with a bleeding disorder means you’ve got to know how to take care of yourself when it matters... Read More Family Matters The 411 on 504 Plans Kim McLaughlin knew that her daughter, Megan, 12, could get hurt like any other child at school, perhaps in gym... Read More Family Matters Apply for NHF’s National Youth Leadership Institute If you are 18–22 years old and interested in enhancing your leadership skills, the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) has an... Read More Family Matters The Status of Statins Statins’ star power has been phenomenal. The 2010 annual report of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National... Read More Family Matters Falling Risk of Medications Although they say pride goes before a fall, usually it’s feeling faint or dizzy that’s the precursor. Studies show an... Read More Family Matters Online Reputation Jane Forbes has spent a lot of time teaching her four teenage sons how to manage their severe hemophilia A... Read More Taking Charge, Family Matters Vital Role of School Nurses When your child has hemophilia, it’s important to work closely with his school to educate key staff members about his... Read More Family Matters Creative Couch Time It’s that time again. Your ankle or knee is hot to the touch. You’re achy. You’re stuck at home again... Read More Family Matters Pondering Prophylaxis For Christine Orr, the trigger for starting prophylaxis wasn’t just one thing. It was everything. Orr’s son, John, diagnosed with... Read More Family Matters Be Prepared: Boy Scouting and Hemophilia When he was 10, Dustin Huerta’s severe hemophilia A caused three to four bleeds a week and often sidelined him... Read More Family Matters Load More
