Characteristics of Factor IX Deficiency
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) Some studies in the past have reported that Hemophilia B patients use lower amounts of factor, use prophylaxis less often, have less hospital admissions, and less joint disease
MoreImpact of Pain and Functional Impairment In US Adult People with Hemophilia (PWH)
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) Pain and its impact on daily activities and quality of life were noted in each patient-reported outcome with 43.3% reporting having experienced moderate/severe/extreme pain or discomfort.
MoreChildren with Hemophilia (CWH) in the United States
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) A pilot test suggests caregiver burden for hemophilia is greater among those whose child ever had inhibitors.
MoreThe INSIGHT (International Study on Etiology of Inhibitors in Patients with a Moderate or Mild Form of Hemophilia A, Influences of Immuno-Genetic & Hemophilia Treatment Factor) Study
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) The INSIGHT study showed that blood group O was a predictor of factor VIII levels and was associated with higher risk of bleeding in people with hemophilia complications.
MoreThe Effect of Factor Activity Levels and Bleeding Characteristics
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) Analysis of data from US patients with mild and moderate hemophilia suggests that bleeding can occur with baseline factor activity levels, but may be slightly more common in mild/moderate hemophilia A than B.
MoreOverview of Rare Bleeding Disorders
ISTH 2015 (Toronto, June 20-25) Life-threatening bleeding can occur in patients with FVII and FXIII deficiency, including bleeding into the head (intracranial hemorrhage or ICH).
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