Winter 2014
Up Front
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 like a ...
To Your Health
Acetaminophen Caution
Acetaminophen is a time-tested pain reliever that many people reach for when headaches or muscle and joint pain become unbearable. But in ...
FDA Approves New HIV Drug
When the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tivicay® (dolutegravir), a new drug to treat HIV, in August 2013, it ...
NHF in Action
A Turning Point
Hemophilia of South Carolina (HSC) was at a crossroads in March 2013. The 40-year-old, all-volunteer chapter had been facing some struggles, stagnant ...
Halloween Hit
Alex Borstein is notable for a number of things—as the voice of the preternaturally patient Lois Griffin on FOX’s long-running animated hit ...
Record Turnout
The National Hemophilia Foundation’s (NHF’s) Annual Meeting brings together people with bleeding disorders and their families, providers and industry representatives during a ...
Global Focus
WFH’s Humanitarian Aid Program
One of the greatest challenges in trying to improve the lives of people with bleeding disorders in developing countries is ensuring access ...
Features
Genetic Counseling
In the bleeding disorders community, genetic counselors serve as bridges. They help families span the gap between suspecting a bleeding disorder and ...
Osteoporosis In Kids With Bleeding Disorders
Running, jumping, walking and weightlifting have something in common—they build bone density and strength. Hematologists now recommend some degree of bone-building physical ...
Pain Medication Safety
Many women with bleeding disorders deal with pain, and it’s not easy to handle. Heather Mary Doherty, 47, knows that from experience ...
On the Move
Muscle Matters
“Muscle chisel” is an all-guy workout class that encourages men with bleeding disorders to focus on fitness. It’s a chance to sweat ...
Hemaware Jr.
You’ve Got the Beat
Boom, chaka chaka, boom!
Hear that? That’s the sweet sound of your pain going away.
Women's Health
Exercise and Menstrual Cramps
Heating pad. Salt and vinegar potato chips. TV remote control. These creature comforts help many women get through that time of the ...
Spotlight
