Clinical advances in hemophilia management

Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2011 Dec 1;57(6):910-20. doi: 10.1002/pbc.23193. Epub 2011 Jul 13.

Abstract

Hemophilia is an excellent example in medicine where clinical translation of basic science discoveries has transformed the gloomy outlook of the disease. This review provides an overview of clinical advances in hemophilia management with a specific focus on the molecular heterogeneity of the disease and progress in management of patients with inhibitors. Novel therapeutics and the emerging ethical issues in the field of hemophilia are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hemophilia A / diagnosis
  • Hemophilia A / genetics
  • Hemophilia A / therapy*
  • Humans