Medscape Education Activity: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Managing Hemophilia
This online tool provides comprehensive care teams with information on helping patients with hemophilia maintain healthy joints. Read more about Medscape Education Activity: Multidisciplinary...
View ArticleShare Your Experiences and Opinions on Disclosure
NYC HTC seeks respondents for a survey on why you do or do not disclose your bleeding disorder to others.Read more about Share Your Experiences and Opinions on Disclosure
View ArticleFDA Initiating National Blood Surveillance Monitoring System
NHF commends FDA for creating a national blood surveillance system as it revises blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men.Read more about FDA Initiating National Blood Surveillance...
View ArticleNHF’s Nurses’ Guide to Bleeding Disorders: Intro to Bleeding Disorders...
This chapter gives an overview of hemophilia A and B, and emphasizes the nurses' role as part of the comprehensive care provided by HTCs.Read more about NHF’s Nurses’ Guide to Bleeding Disorders: Intro...
View ArticlePeople and Pledges Make Spring Soiree a Smash Hit
NHF's 2015 Spring Soiree combines food, fun, fundraising--all in a picturesque venue at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.Read more about People and Pledges Make Spring Soiree a Smash Hit
View ArticleHCV Clinical Trial Expanded Beyond Genotype 1
An ongoing clinical trial for genotype 1 patients with chronic hepatitis C infection (HCV), now expanded to include genotypes 2, 3 and 4.Read more about HCV Clinical Trial Expanded Beyond Genotype...
View ArticleNew Medscape Activity: A Review of the Diagnosis, Assessment and Clinical...
The latest online educational activity from Medscape, “The Management of Hemophilia: A Primer,” became available on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.Read more about New Medscape Activity: A Review of the...
View ArticleSCOTUS Upholds ACA Subsidies in King v. Burwell Decision
On June 25, the Supreme Court upheld subsidies in the 34 states that offer federally facilitated marketplaces.Read more about SCOTUS Upholds ACA Subsidies in King v. Burwell Decision
View ArticleEducation for Empowerment Workshops Available
Request an education workshop at your chapter. NHF has a variety of topics, from women’s issues to playing it safe for kids.Read more about Education for Empowerment Workshops Available
View ArticleNew MASAC Documents Available
MASAC releases new documents on VWD, bypassing agents, HCV and treatment recommendations on current products.Read more about New MASAC Documents AvailableLog in to post comments
View ArticleLatest Medscape Activity: Clinical Issues Facing Medical Providers of Older...
“Managing Age-Related Clinical Issues in Hemophilia,” covers hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity, bone health and HCV. Read more about Latest Medscape Activity: Clinical Issues Facing...
View ArticlePediatric Nursing the Focus of New Medscape Educational Activity
The latest online educational activity discusses challenges in assessing and treating children with hemophilia from a nursing perspective.Read more about Pediatric Nursing the Focus of New Medscape...
View ArticleStudy Focuses on Cardiovascular Disease in Hemophilia Patients
Findings show that as people with hemophilia age, they will experience cardiovascular disease, which will need to be managed closely. Read more about Study Focuses on Cardiovascular Disease in...
View ArticleFDA Hosts Scientific Workshop on Immunogenicity and Factor Therapies
Register now for these public workshops September 17 and 18 in Bethesda, MD. Hear the latest information on products and inhibitors.Read more about FDA Hosts Scientific Workshop on Immunogenicity and...
View ArticleFDA Publishes Drug Shortage Ruling
On July 8, 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set new rules to address drug shortages: a win for the bleeding disorders community.Read more about FDA Publishes Drug Shortage RulingLog in...
View ArticleNew Hemophilia Program Available from WebMD Education
The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) and Medscape have embarked on a new learning initiative on hemophilia through WebMD Education.Read more about New Hemophilia Program Available from WebMD...
View ArticleNurses’ Guide Chapter on Common Bleeding Episodes Now Available
New chapter covers assessment and management of typical bleeds, from joint bleeds to menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) and nosebleeds.Read more about Nurses’ Guide Chapter on Common Bleeding...
View ArticleFDA Approves New Therapies for HCV, Genotype 3 and 4
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Daklinza™ (daclatasvir) combined with Gilead 's Sovaldi®,and AbbVie Inc.’s Technivie™ had high success rates in clearing hepatitis C virus.Read more about FDA Approves New...
View ArticleNHF - McMaster University Clinical Practice Guideline: Care Models for the...
NHF is partnering with McMaster University, an international leader on clinical practice guidelines, to develop evidence-based guidelines for hemophilia care.Read more about NHF - McMaster University...
View ArticleSocial Media Initiative to Tackle Pain in Children
"It Doesn't Have to Hurt,” new Canadian social media campaign, aims to improve parents’ use of pain management methods in their children. Read more about Social Media Initiative to Tackle Pain in Children
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