Abstract
There is a wealth of older literature and historical notations of what would eventually come to be known as hemophilia. This brief introduction will cover the highlights of the history of hemophilia including: (1) evolution of the understanding of its inheritance; (2) origin of the name hemophilia; (3) recognition and isolation of the clotting defect; (4) the evolution of treatment; (5) the future of hemophilia therapy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Current and Future Issues in Hemophilia Care |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470670576 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 12 May 2011 |
Keywords
- Hemophilia A
- Hemophilia B
- History of hemophilia
- Royal hemophilia