Hemophilia
This genetic disorders:** known as Hemophilia, can be Discussed here.
Persons finding themselves or loved ones depressed because of hemophilia may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.
** A mutation / chromosome / missing or additional gene(s)
Study suggests another look at common treatments for hemophilia
Participants who received a recombinant therapy— the present standard in the United States — developed antibodies or “inhibitors” to the treatments at almost twice the rate as those whose treatments were made from human plasma, new research shows. Ref. Source 5d.
Capsule for severe bleeding disorder moves closer to reality
Researchers are working to develop a pill to treat this serious inherited bleeding disorder. Oral delivery of the treatment--clotting factor IX--would allow individuals with type B hemophilia to swallow a pill rather than be subjected to several weekly injections of factor IX to control potentially fatal bleeding episodes. Ref. Source 9g.