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Concizumab Prophylaxis Reduced Bleeding Rates in Hemophilia

Phase III trial shows 86% reduction in treated bleeds in hemophilia A and B with inhibitors

Aug 30, 2023
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FDA Gives Nod to Gene Therapy for Hemophilia A

First gene therapy approved for severe hemophilia A

Jun 29, 2023
FDA APPROVED valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox (Roctavian) over a computer rendering of a leaking blood vessel.
'Winners' and 'Losers'; Mandated Sick Leave and Cancer Screening; More AI Advances

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Mar 03, 2023
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FDA Approves Weekly Factor Therapy for Hemophilia A

Factor VIII replacement therapy provides protection from bleeds with once-weekly dosing

Feb 23, 2023
FDA APPROVED Altuviiio over a computer rendering of a clot forming on a damaged blood vessel.
Gene Tx Shows Sustained Bleeding Control in Severe Hemophilia A at 2 Years

Model predicts valoctocogene roxaparvovec could maintain mild hemophilia levels for 5 years

Feb 23, 2023
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New Class of Factor VIII Replacement Therapy Prevents Bleeds in Severe Hemophilia A

Weekly dosing with efanesoctocog alfa reduced annualized bleeding rate by 77%

Jan 25, 2023
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FDA OKs First Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B

Hemgenix reduced rate of annual bleeds, eliminated need for factor IX prophylaxis therapy

Nov 22, 2022
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Year in Review: Hemophilia

Gene therapy continues to show promise in clinical trials, but is it ready for the clinic?

Nov 17, 2022
2022 YEAR IN REVIEW HEMOPHILIA over a computer rendering of red blood cells and platelets during hemostasis.
'Unparalleled Times' in Hematology, but Workforce Issues Persist

"This is the most exciting time ever" to be a hematologist, says ASH President Jane Winter, MD

Sep 26, 2022
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Lessons From a Lifelong Patient Turned Oncologist

Eric Winer, MD, talks about how growing up with hemophilia helped him connect with patients

Aug 02, 2022
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Sustained Normal Factor IX Levels Seen With Gene Therapy in Hemophilia B

Small study suggests normal levels can be achieved with low vector doses of FLT180a

Jul 26, 2022
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Gene Therapy Impresses in Severe Hemophilia A

Valoctocogene roxaparvovec significantly increased factor VIII activity, reduced bleeding

Mar 16, 2022
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Fitusiran Prophylaxis Cuts Bleeding in Hemophilia A/B

Monthly infusion vs on-demand bypassing agents effective in patients with or without inhibitors

Dec 14, 2021
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Hemophilia Gene Therapy Looks Like a Winner

Most patients do well in 3-year phase I/II study

Nov 17, 2021
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