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Beams and Bubbles Deliver Gene Therapy to Mice with Hemophilia B
Scientists from the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the University of Hawaii (UH) have developed a novel approach to hemophilia gene therapy that employs microbubbles and an ultrasonic beam to deliver the treatment. The study was led by Dr. Cindy Anderson and...
BloodCenter of Wisconsin Announces New Test for VWD
The BloodCenter of Wisconsin (BCW) recently announced the launch of a new and more sensitive test for von Willebrand disease (VWD), a genetic disorder characterized by either a qualitative or quantitative flaw in von Willebrand factor (VWF). Milwaukee-based BCW is a...
Virginia Advocacy Report 2017
The 2017 General Assembly session is now history, with adjournment on Saturday, February 25, 2017. It was a fast and furious 46-day session, and we punctuated it by our own Advocacy Training and “Richmond Days” on Monday, January 16th.