Blog Category: On-Demand

Diving into New and Emerging Non-Factor Therapies for Hemophilia and Discussing Advancements in New Options and Monitoring with Patients

Recent advances in the treatment of hemophilia, a genetically X-linked bleeding disorder, include non-factor prophylactic therapies such as factor VIII mimetics, anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitors (anti-TFPIs) and small interfering RNA (siRNA) treatments. Health care professionals (HCPs) treating patients with hemophilia …

Non-Factor Therapies in Hemophilia: Advancing Monitoring Strategies and Patient-Centered Care

Recent advances in the treatment of hemophilia, a genetically X-linked bleeding disorder, include non-factor prophylactic therapies such as factor VIII mimetics, anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitors (anti-TFPIs) and small interfering RNA (siRNA) treatments. Health care professionals (HCPs) treating patients with hemophilia …

Innovations in Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: Shaping the Future of Treatment

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive glomerular disease and a leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with up to 40% of patients advancing to kidney failure within two decades. Despite guideline-recommended management emphasizing supportive care and RAAS inhibition, …

Reimagining Management of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: A Focus on FcRn Inhibitors

Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a chronic neuromuscular disorder that results from destruction of the neuromuscular junction by pathogenic autoantibodies, partially through the actions of the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). Traditional therapies only partially alleviate the heavy disease burden and …

Enhancing Inclusive Practices and Collaborative Strategies to Improve Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Suboptimal health care and poor health care outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) often stem from health care professionals (HCPs) lacking necessary skills to treat these individuals. It is crucial that HCPs receive education on how to …

A New Chapter in the ATTR Story: From Nihilism to Optimism

Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), including hereditary variants such as ATTRv-CM and ATTRv-PN, remains underdiagnosed despite increased awareness and treatment advances. Many patients experience significant diagnostic delays, often seeing multiple clinicians before receiving a correct diagnosis, which can limit treatment efficacy and …