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By Anonymous
Severe FVII deficiency is a condition that warrants (in my opinion) rFVIIa prophylaxis, as the risk…
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By Anonymous
Hemophilia B (FX IX) occurs in 1 in 25,000 boys. The severity type is associated with the inherited…
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By Anonymous
Currently, there are no Victory for Women scholarship opportunities. The National Hemophilia…
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By Doreen Rousseau-Purdy
Being a carrier does not affect menopause. If one uses hormonal therapies, withdrawal bleeding from…
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By Sarah Roy
It's important that you bring any concerns or questions about your treatment to your hematologist,…
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By Anonymous
Good question. The term 'symptomatic carrier' is broad, and can characterize hemophilia A and B…
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By Gush-N-Hush
Osteoporosis is defined by a severe reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) predisposing to…
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By Dr. Expert
The pathogenic variant does not change over time but in VWD there is significant expressivity and…
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By Anonymous
It is safe, but would require high-risk obstetrics to be involved since the FVII level is below…
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By Dr. Expert
Often times bleeding in organs may be difficult to recognize as it may manifest as nausea,…
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