Understanding Hemophilia and Hemophilia B

Description

Patients with hemophilia can experience uncontrollable bleeding that ranges from a nosebleed that won't stop to a fatal cerebral hemorrhage. Fortunately, there are ways to effectively manage the condition. This program goes to a treatment center to see what scientists have learned over the years about hemophilia and how affected patients and their families can bring it under control. The history and evolution of hemophilia, including the role of AIDS research in its management, is also covered.

Runtime

24 min

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Date of Publication

[2013], c2013

Database

Films on Demand

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