In 1996, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) launched its Humanitarian Aid Program; it later expanded the program in 2016 to better reach and support patients with hemophilia. The program…
Millions of people worldwide are affected by bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (vWD), Glanzmann thrombasthenia, and more. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan sought to raise awareness around…
In a recent press release, the National Hemophilia Foundation announced it has started a new campaign called “Start the Conversation” which will initiate conversations around inheritable blood disorders. Bleeding Disorders…
There are three subsets of Von Willebrand disease (vWD), a genetic bleeding disorder. Type 3 is considered to be the most severe form of vWD, culminating in intense or severe…
According to a story from Al Jazeera, the country of Panama is the only one in Central America with a law on the books that is specifically related to rare…
In a recent article for Hemophilia News Today, Jennifer Lynne, who is diagnosed with both von Willebrand disease and hemophilia B, stresses the importance of remembering women can have hemophilia…
A recent article showed how the parents of a little girl with the rare blood disorder Von Willebrand disease are spreading awareness about the importance of donating blood. Von Willebrand…
Jo Traunter was told that she was "a bleeder" throughout her life, whether it was by family, doctors, or others. She earned this title after living through decades of heavy…
According to a recent article, researchers reported their findings from a new study that looked at the bleeding patterns and characteristics in infants and toddlers with von Willebrand disease (VWD).…
When Nikki was growing up, she was plagued by frequent nosebleeds, and they weren't minor ones at that. They were serious and frequent enough to cause significant disruptions to her…
March is recognized each year as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, an event meant to help spread awareness about bleeding disorders among the general public and in the medical community. Bleeding…
Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…
As many patients in the rare disease community know, achieving a diagnosis can be a lengthy and difficult journey. Following this journey, it can still take a while to receive…
According to a story from hemophilia.org, the drug company Ferring Pharmaceuticals issued a recall of the nasal spray drug desmopressin (marketed as Stimate) on July 21st, 2020. This product is…
Many people use art, music, or writing to cope with events in their life. Personally, my platform is poetry; I love the way that I can use words to…
The most common inherited bleeding disorder, von Willebrand disease, appears more likely to cause problems for juvenile males living with the disease than juvenile females, according to a study…
According to a story from BioPortfolio, the drug company Octapharma USA sponsored the 71st Bleeding Disorder Conference, which is put on by the National Hemophilia Foundation. The company is also…
Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited blood clotting disorder that affects humans. The disorder can also be acquired. Although it is considered common, the majority of cases do…
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A recent article in the National Hemophilia Foundation news quotes the Blood Transfusion journal's report on the results of a study conducted under the lead of Dr. Flora Peyvandi, Medical…
According to a story from the National Hemophilia Foundation, a collaborative team of researchers from the U.S. and Sweden recently announced the results of a study the indicated that a…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved the drug Vonvendi for use in adult patients with von Willebrand disease who are undergoing surgery. This is an extension…
As we close out the month of March - it's important to give a little thought to some of the lesser-known rare diseases that are often overlooked. Bleeding disorders is…
Bruises. Ouchies. Boo Boos. Whatever you call them, injuries to the skin can happen anywhere on the body and can be caused by everything from vitamin deficiencies to a rare…
When it was “that time of the month” nearly everyone around me knew it. My parents knew that my snarky responses had less to do with my attitude and more…
I first became aware of the bleeding disorder hemophilia when I was in high school reading about Nicholas II, the last Russian tsar. His son had severe hemophilia B, which…
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