How to Clip Your Dog's Toenails Jul 26, 2009
If the quick is cut, the nail will bleed, but while this may be a bit painful, the pain won t last and it is not serious unless the dog has a blood clotting disease (Hemophilia). To stop the bleeding, press a cotton ball onto the nail for a few minutes or rub a cake of soap on the nail to seal it off. (Suite101.com)
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Repair Heart, Study Shows Jul 22, 2009
Previously iPS cells have been used on only three other disease models: Parkinson's disease, sickle cell anemia and hemophilia A. The ultimate goal is to use iPS cells derived from patients to repair injury ... The research was supported by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, National Hemophilia Foundation, La Caixa Foundation Graduate Program, Marriott Individualized Medicine Program, Marriott Heart Disease... (Science Daily)
Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle Jul 22, 2009
Previous studies have investigated using iPS cells to treat Parkinson's disease, sickle cell anemia and hemophilia A.. Because iPS cells are derived from the patient, there is no risk of rejection or need for anti-rejection drugs, the researchers noted. (MEDLINEplus)
Hemophilic stray cat gets blood transfusion; now needs adoptive family Jul 21, 2009
Dr. Beatriz Thayer of the Winchester Veterinary Group ran tests and discovered that Spinelli had hemophilia A.. Hemophilia is a hereditary blood disease that results in the blood s failure to clot normally ... Pets suffering from hemophilia can bleed for a long period of time even from the smallest cut or injury. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Inhibitors of Factor VIII in Hemophilia Jul 16, 2009
To the Editor: Viel et al. (April 16 issue)1 propose that treatment of hemophilia A with factor VIII that is matched for polymorphic variants may reduce the risk of the development of factor VIII inhibitors. Their study included patients with different types of causative mutations and disease severity. (New England Journal of Medicine)
* Hemophilia is most expensive illness: insurance bureau Jul 15, 2009
Hemophilia is most expensive illness: insurance bureau ... Hemophilia is the most costly disease to treat, national health insurance figures show, with an average bill of NT$2 ... Citing Bureau of National Health Insurance statistics released at the end of the year, Lee Li-hua (R), an official in the medical affairs division, said yesterday that the average amount spent on each hemophilia patient was equivalent to the annual premiums of 148 people. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Click to read: Ryan White's Mother Remembers Jackson Jul 4, 2009
In 1984, White was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of 13 after he received a tainted blood treatment for hemophilia. Ryan became the face for the disease early on in the AIDS crisis, meeting many celebrities, including the King of Pop.. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Catalyst teaming up Jul 1, 2009
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Catalyst collaborating on hemophilia drug - Philadelphia Business Journal ... Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Catalyst collaborating on hemophilia drug ... said Tuesday that it has formed an exclusive worldwide collaboration with to develop treatments for hemophilia and other bleeding conditions. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Local group in national fitness program Jun 27, 2009
Hemophilia Foundation in national fitness program - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... Hemophilia Foundation in national fitness program ... The Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, located in Milwaukee, is one of six pilot sites chosen by the national foundation, which hopes to enable individuals with bleeding disorders and their families to exercise and maintain a healthy weight to protect their joints. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
A Call For Leaderhip: Is The Falcon Hearing The Falconer? Jun 24, 2009
Rasputin was said to be a magician who helped the Czar's son deal better with his sons hemophilia and that paved his way into the heart of the royal family. Besides seeing You-Tube videos of this man preaching, and doing miracles I do not personally know him, nor do I have any desire to meet him. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Give Life for the Fourth of July Jun 22, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. July 4th is among nation's deadliest holidays - Donating blood today will help save lives. (PR Newswire)
National Psoriasis Survey reveals its devastating impact on quality of life Jun 16, 2009
What many people don't realize is that its effects are devastating and can have an enormous physical and emotional impact on patients' lives," says Dr. Wayne Gulliver, a leader in dermatology in Newfoundland and Labrador. "Additionally, psoriasis can be associated with many common chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes, which may significantly shorten the patient's life. The results of the SKIN survey help validate the need for more effective... (Canada Newswire)
Wyeth Donates $100,000 to ASCO Cancer Foundation(R) to Support Cancer Prevention and Care May 31, 2009
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth, has leading products in the areas of women's health care, infectious disease, gastrointestinal health, central nervous system, inflammation, transplantation, hemophilia, oncology, vaccines and nutritional products. Wyeth is one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical and health care products companies. (PR Newswire)
Swisher selflessly embraces celebrity May 30, 2009
" But his serious interest in actually maintaining a charity under his own name dates to his signing a five-year, $26.75 million contract with the Oakland A's before the 2007 campaign. Having already been actively involved in teammate Barry Zito's venture of Strikeouts for Troops, Swisher spoke often with public relations representative Kathy Jacobson about launching his own venture, describing a broad-based charity that would have the flexibility to help children in various situations. To date,... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Plasma center creating 40 local jobs May 30, 2009
will have its grand opening June 2 at 3909 Salem Ave. The center will pay for donations of plasma, the liquid in blood, which is sold to research companies looking to treat people with immune deficiencies, hemophilia and other rare illnesses. The donation center will bring 40 new jobs to the area, including on-staff physicians and technicians and an annual payroll of more than $1 million. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Stroke group expands time for clot-busting drugs May 29, 2009
This web site is a resource for all the mothers of children with hemophilia. We offer practical information to help manage the day-to-day challenges you encounter as your child grows up. (Yahoo News)
$63.9 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Georgia May 20, 2009
Ryan White was the Indiana teen with hemophilia who contracted the disease though a blood transfusion. He attracted international attention for his fight to remain in school. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'I take good care of my children,' assures wandering child's mom May 9, 2009
She had to show medical documents proving her sons hemophilia to explain bruises and her home was found to be safe and loving, she said. I dont think I shouldve been charged, said the mom. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mother whose child wandered from home says arrest was unfair May 9, 2009
It was not a crime, said Hanscom, but rather "a mistake."And I've taken action to prevent it from happening again," she said.The young mother said, after police left, she thought that was the end of it, but two weeks later, the warrant for her arrest was delivered. In the interim, state child services workers showed up at her door. She said she had to show medical documents proving her son's hemophilia to explain bruises, and her home was found to be safe and loving, she said."I don't think I... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Federal Judge Removes Accountant From Receivership in Multimillion-Dollar Case May 7, 2009
Edenfield ordered convicted Bio-Med officials to pay forfeiture, fines and restitution for bilking state and federal agencies on expensive AIDS and hemophilia treatments that were never administered. Tew said what was lost in the hoopla over the tax issue was the impressive job Alfonso had done as receiver, noting she converted Bio-Med Plus into a viable company again and sold it for 33 percent above its liquidation value, he said. (Law.com)
Hemophilia Center on the move May 1, 2009
Operating on a budget of about $18 million, the Hemophilia Center provides a variety of clinic-based and home-based services for individuals with bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease and Gaucher disease ... The agency cited a recommendation from the Region II Hemophilia Treatment Center Network based on findings of the and Maternal and Child Health Bureau regarding inadequate space at the current primary location. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Children's Hospital Oakland is first pediatric hospital to use 'laboratory-on-a-card' technology Apr 28, 2009
The institute is a leader in translational blood diseases, developing new vaccines for infectious diseases and discovering new treatment protocols for previously fatal or debilitating conditions such as cancers, sickle cell disease and thalassemia, diabetes, asthma, HIV/AIDS, pediatric obesity, nutritional deficiencies, birth defects, hemophilia and cystic fibrosis. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
China joins world hemophilia program in advance of Hemophilia Day Apr 16, 2009
BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- China is now an official member of the World Federation of Hemophilia's (WFH) Global Alliance for Progress (GAP) program and is promoting care for hemophilia patients ahead of World Hemophilia Day on April 17. WFH, together with the Hemophilia Home of China (HHC), launched here Tuesday the Alliance in China, which means China is now entitled to aid from the international organization on hemophilia treatment ... Mark Skinner, president of the World Federation, said... (Xinhuanet, China)
Inhibitors of Factor VIII in Black Patients with Hemophilia Apr 16, 2009
Background Black patients with hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency) are twice as likely as white patients to produce inhibitors against factor VIII proteins given as replacement therapy ... Methods We sequenced the factor VIII gene (F8) in black patients with hemophilia A to identify causative mutations and the background haplotypes on which they reside ... Results from previous Bethesda assays and information on the baseline severity of hemophilia, age at enrollment, and biologic relationships... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Standing together to improve hemophilia treatment Apr 16, 2009
World Hemophilia Day brings together the global bleeding disorders community. (Montreal, April 17, 2009): Behind every person with hemophilia is a much needed team of support ... This April 17 marks the 20th anniversary of World Hemophilia Day where hemophilia organizations around the world increase awareness of hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Baxter 1Q profit rises 20 percent, but sales fall Apr 16, 2009
Baxter credited better sales of antibody therapies and plasma-protein products, greater demand for a hemophilia treatment and strong biosurgery product sales. Revenue from its medication delivery business fell 3 percent to $1 billion, and renal sales fell 8 percent to $515 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Federal Judge Raps Court-Appointed Receiver for Conflict of Interest Apr 15, 2009
Marta Alfonso, a partner in the firm's advisory services division, was appointed receiver after Edenfield ordered convicted officials of Miami-based Bio-Med Plus to pay forfeiture, fines and restitution following their convictions for bilking state and federal agencies on expensive AIDS and hemophilia treatments that were never administered. Alfonso became involved in the case early, testifying as a defense expert, and made the unusual transition to receiver. (Law.com)
Advocates: Miss. Medicaid rule hurts poor Apr 3, 2009
This one child had hemophilia, but had lost Medicaid benefits because his mom couldnt get off work, said Brooks, who is also the legislative liaison for the Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. They have no choice but to go to the ER.. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New, Highly Effective Treatment For Blood Disorder Mar 27, 2009
3, 2002) The common additive that gives "tartness" to orange juice, lemon juice and sodas also can dramatically boost the production of a protein critical for treating victims of hemophilia and other. (Aug. (Science Daily)
What is Genetic Engineering? Mar 26, 2009
Treatments in development for cystic fibrosis and hemophilia are examples of this kind of genetic therapy. These diseases are caused by defective genes that don't make something the body needs. (Suite101.com)
First Responders sponsor spring blood drive Mar 26, 2009
Cancer patients, surgical patients, premature infants, accidents and trauma patients, recipients of marrow and organ transplants, and patients with diseases such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia all depend on donated blood as part of their care. The Kalona First Responders will hold their annual spring blood drive on March 31 and April 1 (2 to 7pm) at the Kalona United Methodist Church Hall. (Kalona News, IA)
SUPPORT GROUPS Mar 24, 2009
-Bleeding disorders support for people with hemophilia or VonVillebrands Disease or their families. Call Great Lakes Home Healthcare Services at 877-6771. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pfizer CEO: Best to Back Parts of Health Reform Mar 21, 2009
Wyeth's biologic products include the blockbuster arthritis medicine Enbrel, cancer drug Mylotarg and hemophilia treatments BeneFix and ReFacto. Pfizer has 17 biologic drugs in development but sells only one, Macugen for macular degeneration. (ABC News -- Wire)
Genetic Abnormality May Increase Risk Of Blood Disorders Mar 18, 2009
1, 2008) To find a cure for cancer, hemophilia and other diseases, researchers need to be looking for complex, interacting genetic factors, according to the authors of a new. (June 7, 2002) A genetic abnormality that affects how the body processes cholesterol may increase the risk of stroke in young adults fourfold, according to a report in the June issue of Stroke: Journal of the. (Science Daily)
Building a Legacy (3) Mar 6, 2009
Orthopaedic Hospital offers the full spectrum of pediatric orthopaedic care for conditions such as cerebral palsy, clubfoot, fractures, hemophilia, scoliosis, spina bifida and other musculoskeletal disorders. More than 2 million patient visits later, the insight and dedication of Lowman continues with the expansion of a visionary leadership team and their commitment to excellence in patient care and education. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Technique may help stem cells generate solid organs, Stanford study shows Mar 3, 2009
In the near future, the researchers believe that the stem cells in the tissue could be induced to become an internal, living factory of healthy, specialized cells churning out proteins missing in people with conditions such as hemophilia or diabetes ... Members of Gurtner's team are now trying to use the technique to deliver Factor VIII and Factor IX crucial blood-clotting components that are missing in people with hemophilia. (EurekAlert!)
Scout killed in crash remembered for zeal Mar 2, 2009
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh, 532 S. Aiken Ave. Suite 102, Pittsburgh 15232, or to the Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of American, Flag Plaza, 1275 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh 15219. Mary Niederberger can be reached at mniederberger@post-gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hunt for mastermind who shipped tainted syringes Feb 25, 2009
nearly lost his son a year ago after injecting him with the tainted heparin during a routine treatment for the 8-year-old's hemophilia, a condition in which the blood fails to clot. Michael Martin recovered, but until his father got a letter last week from attorney's office in Raleigh telling him the infection was caused by a tainted syringe, Dusty Martin labored under the belief he had been careless and caused his son's illness. (Newsday)
U.K.'s Tainted Blood Scandal Probed Feb 24, 2009
Report: No Individual Blame For "Horrific Human Tragedy" Responsible For Killing 2,000 Hemophiliacs ... Mackie is one of some 5,700 British 00004000 hemophiliacs who received tainted blood and were infected with HIV, hepatitis or both ... House of Lords member Peter Archer's report called the scandal a "horrific human tragedy" but did not name any specific medical workers or pharmaceutical companies as being responsible for the deaths of around 2,000 hemophiliacs since the 1970s. (CBS News)
Tainted syringes killed 5 Feb 24, 2009
Dusty Martin, nearly lost his son a year ago after injecting him with the tainted heparin during a routine treatment for the 8-year-old's hemophilia, a condition in which the blood fails to clot. or 919-829-4882. (News & Observer)
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Full Year Results 2008 Feb 24, 2009
Highlights - Extra clinical trial in LPL deficiency causes a delay of the announced filing date for lead product GlyberaTM which is now expected H2 2009 - Positive clinical data on GlyberaTM - CEO Ronald Lorijn resigned for personal reasons - Start of clinical multicenter Hemophilia B trial in 2009 - Start development of treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Parkinson's disease - Scale up of unique and proprietary production platform to fully support worldwide commercial supply for... (PR Newswire)
NH woman says health budget cut could kill her Feb 21, 2009
While dialysis patients only receive travel money, the program picks up different costs for patients with five other ailments - cancer, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. It pays for expenses that Medicaid does not cover, including premiums for COBRA, the health insurance program that some employers must offer to former workers. (Concord Monitor)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Benefits the Arizona Hemophilia Association. Tempe Town Lake 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
School nurses enhance learning Feb 8, 2009
She told me she sees students with Diabetes, seizure disorders, ADHD, food allergies which require Epipens, Ectodermal Dysplasia (an inability to perspire), GERD, heart problems, rickets, sickle cell anemia, IBS, kidney problems, false eyes, 135 cases of asthma that often require treatment with a nebulizer or inhaler, Juvenile Arthritis, cancer and hemophilia ... I m pretty sure most of our state legislators would have no idea how cool down a child who couldn t perspire or help a hemophiliac... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chronically Ill or Disabled Kids Need Exercise, Too Feb 7, 2009
Even children with the bleeding disease hemophilia can engage in physical activity, according to Morris, if they choose a sport that's appropriate for their fitness and coordination level. Aerobic workouts can clearly help children with asthma get stronger and more fit, although the evidence is not as clear on whether training affects symptoms like breathlessness or the amount of medication a patient needs. (MEDLINEplus)
Donate Blood and Save Lives in Your Community Feb 7, 2009
NYBC provides medical services and programs (Clinical, Transfusion, and Hemophilia Services) through our medical professionals and transfusion medicine physicians. Contact: Leslie Gonzalez. (PR Newswire)
FDA OKs drug from genetically altered animals Feb 7, 2009
Similar drugs could be available in the next few years for a range of human ailments, including hemophilia. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
