How to Stop a Bleed

How to Stop a Bleed

Bleeding can be scary for anybody. However, for someone with a blood disorder, it can be dangerous and even life-threatening if left untreated. If you want to learn how to stop a bleed, keep on reading.  What Causes Bleeding? When blood clots normally, bleeding...
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March is Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. Thousands of people in the United States are diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, so the more information we have about it, the more we can help people with these conditions. Until recently, knowledge about bleeding...
How to Face Fear of Needles

How to Face Fear of Needles

Many people with chronic illnesses or other health concerns need frequent infusions, blood draws, or other interactions with needles. However, what happens if you have a fear of needles? Knowing there is a necessary treatment that requires you to face something you...
IVIG vs SCIG: What’s the Difference?

IVIG vs SCIG: What’s the Difference?

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a popular replacement therapy for people who cannot produce enough antibodies to protect against disease. It also treats people with autoimmune disorders to help balance out their immune systems. Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG)...