FACTOR XIII (Fibrin Stabilizing Factor) DEFICIENCY
Factor XIII (FXIII), or fibrin stabilizing factor, deficiency was first reported in the literature in 1960. It is the rarest factor deficiency, occurring in 1 per 5 million births…
Treatment Options for Bleeding DisordersThere are many different types of therapies to treat bleeding disorders, and new ones are in development. Each person may respond to a treatment in their own way, so it is important to work closely with your…
Innovative Therapies for Bleeding DisordersOver the last few years, new, innovative therapies have been approved to treat bleeding disorders. These treatments are sometimes referred to as “novel” therapies, because they work differently in the body…
Gene Therapy Glossary of TermsA | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I…
Choosing a healthcare plan that is right for you and your family is one of the most important decision you will make every year. Luckily, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) added numerous consumer protections that apply to all types of plans…
Before you start looking at plans—whether it’s through your employer, the marketplace, or outside of the marketplace—it is essential to understand your entire family’s healthcare needs, and the medical and pharmacy services used most often. This…
Medicaid and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) are joint federal and state public health insurance programs that cover roughly 1 in 5 Americans, including low-income families and individuals, children, parents, pregnant women, seniors, and…
Choosing a health insurance plan that fits your needs is one of the most important things you can do if you have a bleeding disorder. Whether you are choosing a plan through your employer, a marketplace plan, or a managed care plan, you need to…