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Von Willebrand Disease: the Under-the-Radar Bleeding Disorder

11th October 2016 Mark Ward

Constant 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 […]

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Haemophilia – Blood & Blood Products

8th May 2016 Mark Ward

The Differences between Blood & Blood Products When people think of a “blood transfusion” we generally think of the image above. One whole bag of blood or a unit is most commonly used for patients who require an immediate “blood transfusion” for circumstances which could be seen as life threatening. The most frequently used example of […]

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