3,004 results match your criteria: "Hemophilia Type A"

Real-world Effectiveness of Lanadelumab in Hereditary Angioedema: Multi-country INTEGRATED Observational Study.

J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract

December 2024

EUCAN Medical Affairs, Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG, Glattpark-Opfikon (Zürich), Switzerland.

Background: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare genetic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of cutaneous or subcutaneous edema. There is clinical need for treatments that reduce the rate of HAE attacks in patients.

Objectives: Primary objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness of lanadelumab on attack free rate (AFR; proportion of patients who had zero HAE attacks), and on every two weeks (Q2W) and every four weeks (Q4W) adjustments on AFR.

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Modulation of Haemostatic Balance in Combined von Willebrand Disease and Antithrombin Deficiency: A Comprehensive Family Study.

Haemophilia

December 2024

Institute of Experimental Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.

Introduction: Maintaining the balance between procoagulant and anticoagulant factors is essential for effective haemostasis. Emerging evidence suggests a modulation of bleeding tendency by factors in the anticoagulant and fibrinolytic systems.

Aim: This study investigates the clinical and laboratory characteristics of a family with combined von Willebrand disease (VWD) and antithrombin (AT) deficiency.

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Introduction: Acquired haemophilia A (AHA) is characterized by the development of autoantibodies against factor VIII, reducing its activity and potentially resulting in bleeding.

Aim: To assess the characteristics of people with AHA undergoing rehabilitation and/or with low activities of daily living (ADL) scores, thereby characterizing unmet needs in the management of AHA and informing treatment optimization.

Methods: ORIHIME II, the largest epidemiological and treatment survey of AHA in Japan, is a descriptive, retrospective, observational study conducted using health claims data from April 2008 to October 2021.

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Background: Prophylaxis with a von Willebrand factor (VWF) concentrate is recommended in von Willebrand disease (VWD) patients with a history of frequent and severe bleeds. Despite nosebleeds being a frequent manifestation of VWD, few studies have investigated the efficacy of factor prophylaxis in preventing nosebleeds in patients with severe VWD.

Methods: This post-hoc analysis of a prospective, 12-month, phase 3 study assessed the efficacy of wilate in the prevention of nosebleeds in 33 patients aged ≥6 years with severe type 1, type 2 or type 3 VWD.

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The treatment of indirect carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) poses a unique challenge. Currently, endovascular interventions remain the principal treatment option with high cure rates and acceptable safety profiles. The anatomical characteristics of individual cases determine the optimal vascular access routes (transvenous vs.

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Assessing the factors affecting the accessibility of primary dental care for people with haemophilia.

Haemophilia

November 2024

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.

Introduction: Patients with haemophilia (PWH) often have difficulty accessing dental services.

Aim: To determine the accessibility of dental care for PWH and to examine their perceptions of how coronavirus type-2 (CoV-2) disease (COVID-19) has affected their ability to access dental treatments following the pandemic.

Methods: The questionnaire survey was conducted between July 2022 and December 2022 at haemophilia treatment centres in Hungary.

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A ten-year experience with the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease in Mexico based on a cost-effective strategy.

Arch Med Res

November 2024

Unidad de Investigacion Médica en Trombosis, Hemostasia y Aterogénesis, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City, Mexico. Electronic address:

Background: Von Willebrand disease (VWD), is the most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, but its diagnosis is complicated, expensive, and poorly evaluated in several countries.

Objective: To report our long-term experience with the diagnosis of VWD based on a cost-effective strategy.

Methods: We studied 802 Mexican patients, men and women, children, and adults, with clinical suspicion of VWD.

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Article Synopsis
  • The Phase 3 XTEND-1 trial demonstrated that efanesoctocog alfa provides better bleed protection than standard factor VIII (FVIII) replacement therapies for patients with severe hemophilia A.
  • A systematic literature review was conducted to compare bleeding outcomes between efanesoctocog alfa and different types of FVIII therapies, using statistical methods to analyze annualized bleeding rates (ABRs).
  • Results showed that efanesoctocog alfa was linked to significantly fewer annual bleeds, averaging 2.2 fewer versus extended half-life therapies and 3.6 fewer versus standard therapies.
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Background: Inhibitor eradication to restore factor (F)VIII efficacy is the treatment goal for persons with severe hemophilia A (HA) and inhibitors. Immune tolerance induction (ITI) is demanding and successful in about 70% of people. Until now, it has remained difficult to quantify the probability of ITI success or failure, complicating the decision to initiate or not initiate ITI.

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Given the prevalence of hematological conditions, surgeries, and trauma incidents, hemostats-therapeutics designed to control and arrest bleeding-are an important tool in patient care. The prophylactic and therapeutic use of hemostats markedly enhances survival rates and improves the overall quality of life of patients suffering from these conditions. Since their inception in the 1960s, hemostats have witnessed remarkable progress in terms of the active ingredients utilized, therapeutic outcomes, demonstrated efficacy, and the storage stability.

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The treatment landscape for haemophilia continues to rapidly develop, and expectations for future treatment success are high. There is limited information on the challenges to accessing new and innovative therapies. The aim of this study was to explore challenges with accessing haemophilia treatment from the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs).

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Current and emerging therapies as potential treatment for people with von Willebrand disease.

Expert Rev Hematol

December 2024

School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.

Article Synopsis
  • Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder caused by issues with von Willebrand factor (VWF), often leading to misdiagnosis and improper management.
  • Treatment mainly involves replacing the deficient or defective VWF, with additional therapies tailored to specific patient needs, including new treatment options like FVIII replacement and antibody-based strategies.
  • The future of VWD treatment is expected to evolve significantly with personalized approaches, offering tailored therapies based on individual patient circumstances and treatment goals.
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Introduction: Acquired hemophilia type A is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by bleeding episodes ranging from mild to severe, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. One of the various presentations is compartment syndrome secondary to a spontaneous hematoma.

Case Presentation: A 95-year-old woman arrived at the emergency department with a one-week history of progressive pain in the right leg, without a previous history of trauma.

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Chemokine CXCL13 facilitates anti-FVIII inhibitory antibody development in hemophilia A patients and murine models.

Int Immunopharmacol

December 2024

Department of Hematology, Fujian Institute of Hematology, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Hematology, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Medical Technology and Engineering College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Key Laboratory of Clinical Laboratory Technology for Precision Medicine (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address:

The development of anti-factor VIII (FVIII) neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) remains challenging complication in hemophilia A (HA) patients undergoing prophylactic FVIII replacement therapy. The pathogenesis of FVIII inhibitor formation remains unclear. Chemokine CXCL13, a key ligand for follicular helper T cells (TFHs), in the context of inhibitor development were assessed in the present study.

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  • Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is often linked to inherited bleeding disorders (IBDs), but OBGYN residents lack specific training on this topic.
  • A survey of 388 residents revealed that, while most received general training on HMB, only a small percentage felt adequately educated about HMB related to IBDs, leading to decreased confidence in managing such cases.
  • The study highlights the need for improved educational curricula in OBGYN residency programs to enhance residents' skills and confidence in evaluating and treating patients with HMB due to IBDs.
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Objective: To evaluate the level of care available for haemophilia patients.

Methods: The descriptive, retrospective analytical study was conducted from December 15, 2020, to March 1, 2021, after approval from the Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised data from 3 haemophilia treating centres in Iraq participating in the World Bleeding Disorders Registry. The data collected related to patients with haemophilia A and B enrolled in the registry since March 2018, and included age at diagnosis, type of haemophilia, disease severity, age at first bleed and at first joint bleed, type of replacement therapy and outcome.

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Background: Hemophilia type A and B is associated with spontaneous bleeding in muscle tissues and joints. Acute hemarthrosis, representing 70-80% of all bleedings in severe hemophilia patients, is extremely painful. When surgical procedures are needed in hemophiliac patients, perioperative management should be planned with a multidisciplinary team.

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  • The study investigates how patients with Von Willebrand disease (VWD) perceive the severity of their condition, highlighting a gap in understanding patient experiences alongside traditional lab measures.
  • A nationwide survey in the Netherlands included 736 VWD patients, who reported their disease severity, bleeding scores, and quality of life through a questionnaire.
  • Results show that self-reported severity aligns well with clinical classifications, and factors like type of VWD, bleeding severity, gender, treatment history, and specific lab values significantly influence patients' perception of their disease severity.
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  • * A study found that 40% of women had multiple bleeding events before being diagnosed, with the average time to diagnosis being over 14 years.
  • * Delays in diagnosis are linked to higher risks of severe gynecologic issues, including the need for hysterectomies and other procedures, highlighting the importance of timely medical attention.
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  • Plasminogen deficiency type 1 (PLGD-1) is a rare lifelong condition that can cause serious respiratory issues due to fibrinous lesions in various organs.
  • Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent potentially life-threatening respiratory problems, but many doctors may not recognize or know how to manage PLGD-1 effectively.
  • A case series of four patients (one adult and three children) showed that plasminogen replacement therapy successfully resolved or improved their severe respiratory symptoms and also benefited other clinical manifestations related to the disease.
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