Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by a genetic mutation that is often inherited. Patients who are at risk and parents or caregivers of children at risk of hemophilia may need additional education about what causes hemophilia and how it is diagnosed and treated.
The FDA has approved Sevenfact (coagulation factor VIIa [recombinant]-jncw; LFB Biotechnologies) for the treatment and control of bleeding episodes occurring in patients aged ≥12 years with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors.
Hemophilia A is an X-linked, recessive disorder caused by deficiency of functional plasma clotting factor VIII (FVIII). It is a rare disorder that can be complex to diagnose and manage. The World Federation of Hemophilia published guidelines in 2012 outlining optimal treatment strategies and recent research has highlighted emerging drugs to treat patients with hemophilia…
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