March 12th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Link to PDF of Hemophilia Awareness Month Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2012
HFA Celebrates National Hemophilia Awareness Month
March is Designated to Create Public Awareness about Bleeding Disorders
Washington, D.C. – In 1986, President Ronald Regan designated the month of March as Hemophilia Awareness Month to bring awareness and attention to those living with a bleeding disorder. Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) along with chapter organizations across the country commemorates ...
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February 28th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Link to PDF of Rare Disease Day Press Release
Hemophilia Federation of America Recognizes Rare Disease Day
February 29th, 2012 Marks the Fifth International Rare Disease Day
Washington, D.C. – The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) will join the National Organization for Rare ...
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February 24th, 2012 by Eboni Morris
New rules published jointly by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury, require health insurers and group health plans to provide concise and comprehensible information about health plan benefits and coverage to the millions of Americans with ...
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February 16th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Official Press Release
Funding Will Help Support FitFactor Initiatives
Washington, D.C. – The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) today announced that the United Way of The National Capital Area has issued a $7,250 grant to help support their FitFactor program in collaboration ...
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February 16th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Pfizer Hemophilia is pleased to announce that the 3000 IU dose of BeneFIX® is now available for hemophilia B patients. BeneFIX is a recombinant coagulation factor IX product indicated for the control, prevention and perioperative management of bleeding episodes in ...
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February 14th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
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The study found that the mice which received Factor VIIa-CTP showed a superior survival rate.
Prolor Biotech Inc. (AMEX: PBTH; TASE: PBTH) today reported positive results in a comparative study of its longer-acting version of the hemophilia drug Factor ...
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February 14th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
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IPPC 2012 SPEAKERS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTS IN CLINICAL USE OF PLASMA PROTEIN THERAPIES
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (February 14th, 2012) The International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC) 2012 will take place on March 13-14 in Madrid, Spain at the Hotel Melia Princesa ...
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February 9th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Link to Official FDA Alert
Victrelis (boceprevir) and Ritonavir-Boosted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Protease Inhibitor Drugs: Drug Safety Communication - Drug Interactions
AUDIENCE: Infectious Disease, Pharmacy
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus ...
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February 9th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
Link to PDF of New Staff Press Release
HFA Office Welcomes New Additions to Staff
Washington, D.C. – The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA), is pleased to announce four new additions to their staff: Jane Cavanaugh Smith, Matthew Landseadel, Pat Brown, and ...
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February 8th, 2012 by mlandseadel
Celebrate Rare Disease Day on February 29th 2012! HFA is a proud partner of NORD, the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
February 7th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
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North American Rescue, LLC Announces A Follow-Up to the Recall of Crickit® Convenience Kits Because of Possible Health Risk Related to Nationwide Recall of Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads
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January 11th, 2012 by Katie Whittle
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Montreal, Canada, January 10, 2012 — The World Federation of Hemophilia is pleased to announce the appointment of John Bournas as CEO/Executive Director. Mr Bournas brings over fifteen years of senior managerial experience in the healthcare ...
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January 6th, 2012 by Eboni Morris
On Monday, Dec. 16, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a bulletin outlining guidance to states on implementing Essential Health Benefits (EHBs). As you may recall, the Affordable Care Act will require individuals to have insurance ...
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