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Innovative Hematology Achieves Prestigious HHT Center of Excellence Certification
We are thrilled to share that Innovative Hematology, home to the Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (IHTC), has officially earned the coveted designation as an HHT Center of Excellence. This marks another significant step forward in our fight to increase access to specialized care for our community. This prestigious certification places Innovative Hematology among an…
Read MoreImportant FDA Update Regarding Iron Infusions
There’s been a change to the safety label for Injectafer®, an iron infusion often used to treat iron deficiency. The FDA now includes HHT as a risk factor for developing symptomatic hypophosphatemia (low phosphate levels), a condition that can affect up to 70% of patients who receive Injectafer. This important update comes from Cure HHT’s…
Read MoreYour donations do more than you may realize
Hi! For those who may not know me, I’m Cassi Friday and I’m the Director of Research here at Cure HHT. That’s not the only hat I wear — My husband, Anthony has HHT, and I’m a mom of three little kiddos, two who also have HHT. It goes without saying, I’m deeply passionate about…
Read MoreMore Than A Nosebleed: In Loving Memory of Harper
Turning two-years old comes with many changes— from growth spurts to a surging vocabulary. But as her little Harper grew, Rebecca Newman noticed a concerning development: blue fingertips and lips. Immediately, Rebecca knew she had to seek medical care. Once referred to the New Orleans hospital PICU for testing in October of 2021, a cardiologist…
Read MoreMore Than A Nosebleed: Buddy’s Story
For years, no one could explain Buddy Pitts’ chronic nosebleeds. Raised as a self-described “military brat,” he received a range of hypotheses from Army doctors, who speculated that the bleeds could be caused by anything from bone spurs to even leukemia. Still without answers, Buddy says he eventually just learned to deal with the bleeding…
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