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von Willebrand Chain Reaction

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

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

Research & Treatment, HIV

In each issue of HemAware , we take a look at how local NHF chapters and associations are making a...

Chapter Roundup

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

My Journey

Advice on when and how to tell someone about your bleeding disorder

Generation Next

Having a bleeding disorder means you need to pay closer attention to your lifestyle and self-care as you grow older...

A solid team can ease stress for parents.

Family Matters

Nearly 350 members of the bleeding disorders community gathered in Washington, DC, February 24–27, 2015, for NHF’s annual advocacy event...

Advocacy

In each issue of HemAware , we spotlight people in the bleeding disorders community. Here, we talk to Skylar Lobdell...

Generation Next, Fitness & Nutrition

HemAware is conducting a series of interviews with recipients of the NHF-Shire Clinical Fellowship. It is funded through the generous...

Hemophilia runs in families. In the majority of cases, the bleeding disorder is inherited from a parent to a child...

Hemophilia A&B

When one of its own was diagnosed with hemophilia, an Oklahoma congregation sprang into action.