Hemophilia
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Bringing About Personalized Innovation in Hemophilia Treatment1
Thanks in part to hemophilia therapies currently available, life expectancy for hemophilia patients has increased on average to more than 60 years today.2 Baxter is committed to actively listening to and working with the hemophilia community to proactively shape the future of hemophilia by focusing on personalized innovations and solutions.
Baxter's range of hemophilia therapies allows clinicians to choose the appropriate therapy based on individual patient needs.
Specifically, Baxter is:
- Supporting advocacy through community participation, including through patient and clinician education and expanding patient access to therapy
- Advancing its portfolio through new therapies to address unmet market needs
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Training Programs
To help ensure a thriving community of hemophilia researchers and clinicians, Baxter recognizes the importance of supporting and promoting those currently working in the field and future leaders, including support through the funding of grants and fellowship programs in hemophilia and coagulation disorders. These programs include:
- NHF Clinical Fellowship Program in Bleeding Disorders Research
- Training in Bleeding Disorders for Healthcare Providers - A CDC training program for providers in Treatment Centers
- Provider Shadow Program (at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago)
- Sponsorship of Continued Medical Education (CME)
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Continuing Education
Our commitment to care continues through grants that support the creation of educational programs and symposia. These avenues offer opportunities for clinicians to engage in informative exchanges, and sponsorship of myhemophiliacme.com provides treatment teams with certified education to improve patient care.
References
1.Frequently Asked Questions About Hemophilia. World Federation of Hemophilia. Accessed on: 23 November 2009. Available at: http://www.wfh.org/2/1/1_1_1_FAQ.htm
2. Darby SC, Kan SW, Spooner RJ, et.al, Mortality Rates, life expectancy, and causes of death in people with hemophilia A or B in the United Kingdom who were not affected with HIV. Blood. 2007; 110: 815-825
