Chromosomes are blocks of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). They contain very detailed and specific instructions that determine: How the cells in a baby's body develop. What features the baby will have, ...

No doubt living with a rare condition such as haemophilia can be overwhelming but did you know that this genetic bleeding disorder can be managed with awareness, care and timely treatment? From ...

Observed on April 17, World Hemophilia Day aims to spread awareness regarding the challenges faced by those living with bleeding disorders. The focus is on timely care and access to treatment, which ...

Haemophilia is a rare inherited disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. It usually occurs in males, but can also occur in females. There is type A and B. Ascites refers to abdominal ...

Hemophilia refers to a group of disorders that affect the blood’s clotting ability or coagulation. Coagulation is required to prevent bleeding in the event of a blood vessel breaking. The most common ...

Experts emphasised that India-specific Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) would provide a uniform framework for diagnosis, treatment and long-term management, while accounting for resource ...

Because children with hemophilia lack blood clotting factor proteins, they can be more likely to experience prolonged, heavy bleeding. In cases of severe hemophilia, bleeding may be spontaneous and ...

Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas disease, is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by low levels of the blood protein called factor 9. Factor 9 is a specialized protein necessary for blood ...

The primary symptoms of hemophilia A are excessive bleeding and easy bruising. Excessive bleeding may occur after major trauma in people with hemophilia A, but it can also occur after more minor ...

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder. This means it’s passed down in genes. People who carry the genetic information but do not have the disorder can still pass the gene to their children.