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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder that affects roughly one percent of the general population. Von Willebrand disease is a genetic disease, meaning patients get it from their [...]

Thanks to modern advancements in infusion therapy, patients with serious illnesses can be successfully treated intravenously (into the vein) or subcutaneously (under the skin). When a patient’s [...]

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide have some form of anemia, a blood disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells. Anemia can range in severity and have different causes, including [...]

Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern. It is one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death in the U.S. Obesity is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. The [...]

The average human body contains anywhere from five to seven quarts of blood. When one’s blood is lost, it has to be replenished. Even the blood that stays in our body needs to be replaced [...]