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A Promising Future for Patients with Bleeding Disorders

March 19, 2020

By NCECE Staff

A bleeding disorder researcher in a lab holding test tubes with blood inside themA century ago, the expected lifespan for an individual with hemophilia was about 11 years. Today, hemophilia A and hemophilia B, as well as other genetic and acquired bleeding disorders, can be successfully managed thanks to advances in treatment. But new challenges have also arisen: older adults are living longer and the aging population continues to grow. The population of adults 65+ with hemophilia is likewise expected to grow significantly in the coming decade,¹ highlighting the need for clinicians trained to address the needs of older adults with bleeding disorders.... Read more about A Promising Future for Patients with Bleeding Disorders