Factor VIII Inhibitor Assay – Lab Manual Video
This step-by-step video clearly demonstrates the correct technique for the execution of the manual assay for the presence FVIII inhibitors. Supplementing the Lab Manual written protocol (Section 28), it also explains the theory behind the assay, details the important reagents, discusses the challenges posed by limited resources, and works through the plotting and interpretation of […]
One-Stage Assay of Factor VIII (FVIII) – Lab Manual Video
This step-by-step video clearly demonstrates the correct technique for the execution of the most commonly used manual technique in the diagnosis of bleeding disorders: the one-stage assay for FVIII. Supplementing the Lab Manual written protocol (Section 23), it also explains the theory behind the assay, details the important reagents, discusses the challenges posed by limited […]
APTT – Lab Manual Video
This step-by-step video clearly demonstrates the correct technique for the execution of the fundamental manual technique that constitutes the basis for the most commonly used assays in the diagnosis of bleeding disorders: the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). Supplementing the Lab Manual written protocol (Section 13), it also explains the theory behind the assay, details […]
General Care and Management of Hemophilia
This eLearning module presents Section 1 of the WFH Guidelines for the Management of Hemophilia: General Care and Management of Hemophilia. Detailed illustrations, interactive features, a glossary, supplementary resources and self-quizzes bring to life an introduction to hemophilia and the WFH recommendations regarding principles of care, comprehensive care, fitness and physical activity, adjunctive managements, prophylaxis, […]
Special Management Issues
This eLearning module presents Section 2 of the WFH Guidelines for the Management of Hemophilia: Special Management Issues. Detailed illustrations, interactive features, a glossary, supplementary resources and self-quizzes bring to life the WFH recommendations regarding carriers, genetic testing and counselling, prenatal diagnosis, childbirth, vaccinations, psychosocial issues, sexuality, and ageing for people with hemophilia. Instructions Click […]
International Medical Card
The World Federation of Hemophilia International Medical Card provides critical information to others in the case of an emergency.
Report on the Annual Global Survey 2014
Compiled annually, the Annual Global Survey (AGS) provides demographic and other data on people with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other rare factor deficiencies, and inherited platelet disorders throughout the world.
Quality Data Collection
Quality data are extremely useful in advocating for better care for people with bleeding disorders. This Fact Sheet introduces the rationale for data collection, the criteria for quality data, the keys for successful quality data collection, and examples of how quality data collection can provide the foundation of effective advocacy.
Genetic Counselling for Hemophilia
Genetic counselling constitutes an integral part of the comprehensive hemophilia care team providing people with hemophilia, and their families, clinical and scientific information, supporting individuals through the decision-making process regarding prenatal and carrier testing, and offering individualized psychosocial assessment and counselling before and after genetic testing. This resource introduces genetic counsellors, the genetic counselling process, […]
Report on the Annual Global Survey 2013
Compiled annually, the Annual Global Survey (AGS) provides demographic and other data on people with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other rare factor deficiencies, and inherited platelet disorders throughout the world.
What is Prophylaxis? – Farsi
The 2021 edition is available in: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese This resource has also been translated into the following languages, with permission from the WFH, by NMOs: Setswana This is not an official WFH translation. This resource has been translated with permission by a WFH National Member Organization (NMO), and is shared here […]
A Journey of the Heart
Social workers from around the United States and Canada were asked to write from their hearts about a patient or a mentor who has profoundly impacted their work with adults and children in the bleeding disorders community. This collection of essays aims to share these stories with the community at large as a way to […]