Von Willebrand disease Introduction Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. People with Von Willebrand disease(VWD) either have a deficiency of a blood protein called Von Willebrand factor, or this protein doesn’t work properly. This means that their blood cannot clot properly and they are prone to prolonged or excessive bleeding. Von Willebrand factor acts like a glue […]
Read moreHaemophilia, Fitness & Exercise Fitness & Exercise Activity isn’t something to shy away from: in fact, it’s an important part of living well with hemophilia. By choosing the right kinds of activity with the right safety measures in place, exercise can benefit a person both physically, and mentally. THE MANY BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The benefits of exercise to […]
Read moreConstant nosebleeds, persistent bruising and super-heavy periods are signs you shouldn’t dismiss. By Lisa Esposito | Staff Writer Oct. 7, 2016, at 10:03 a.m. Von Willebrand Disease: the Under-the-Radar Bleeding Disorder This common bleeding disorder affects up to 1 percent of the U.S. population. (GETTY IMAGES) You’ve probably heard of hemophilia – with its history among European royalty – but maybe not about von […]
Read moreHow to survive a darkroom Darkrooms or backrooms are cruising mazes that are found in some venues. Their main purpose is to provide party goers with a place to have sex. They can be very hot if you have an exhibitionist streak or enjoy group play but they can also be dangerous especially when drugs and alcohol are […]
Read moreOk, so let me set the scene… One of your mates suggests a lad’s holiday, somewhere warm and cheap with plenty of eye candy to gawp at as the booze flows freely. Sounds familiar? Let’s do it. You deserve a break, a good laugh, it’s what makes you feel alive and who knows what else it might lead to? Prince […]
Read moreEuropean Haemophilia Consortium – Update The 2016 EHC Annual Conference is now officially closed. Many thanks to all speakers, moderators, delegates, volunteers and the Foreningen for blødere i Norge for making this event a success! We are already looking forward to our 2017 Conference in Vilnius! Wishing everyone a safe trip home! Photo Further update will be posted when […]
Read more6 Ways to Practice Safe Sexting BY JUSTIN FENNER FOR DETAILS December 26, 2015 4:44 pm GETTY IMAGES/CULTURA RM There’s nothing wrong with sending a sext. Just don’t be a dick about it If you’ve not been formally welcomed to the Age of Sexting (by which we mean the period of modern history where pretty much everyone sends and […]
Read moreLiz Carroll Liz Carroll, Chief Executive of the UK Haemophilia Society is responsible for leading the charity ensuring we provide quality services driven by what our members need, and sustaining our work for the years to come. www.haemophilia.org.uk Would you please tell us your job title and how long you have been doing this? […]
Read moreTop 10 Evil Homosexuals WORD GYPSY OCTOBER 23, 2012 Throughout history, many men have been considered to be evil, cruel human beings for one reason or another. Homosexuals have fallen victim to this distinction just as readily as heterosexuals. It is important to realize that the reason behind the wickedness credited to each of these famous individuals may not seem so […]
Read moreHIV / AIDS Haemophiliacs & Medical Trials The haemophilia community has long been recognised as the “canaries” of the blood world. If something nasty / dangerous / new was thought to be in the blood supply, scientists and haematologists would implement data gathering exercises. Research was undertaken without consent, without the patient having any knowledge […]
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