| | | NHF12-104 | | Your Family, Our Future: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Hemophilia Speakers: Marion Koerper, MD; Diane Aschman MS; Barbara Konkle, MD; Moderators: Glenn Pierce, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, Biogen Idec Hemophilia This session introduceS an innovative partnership of the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN), Puget Sound Blood Center (PSBC) and Biogen Idec Hemophilia, which offers free or low cost genetic testing and analysis to patients and members of families with hemophilia while advancing scientific research of genetics and hemophilia. The founding partners and other representatives of the community participate in an interactive panel discussion, provide an overview of genetic testing and its value, as well as present details about the new program and how it can benefit patients, carriers, and their families now and for generations to come. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $12.00 | | $12.00 | |
| | | NHF12-220 | | Wish Upon a STAR: Discussion of Ankle Replacement Surgery Speakers: Paul S. Cooper, MD; Moderator: Carolyn Francis, RN, CNP, MS Learn about the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR™) from the Medstar Georgetown University Hospital's leading foot and ankle surgeon, Paul S. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper discusses ankle anatomy; what makes the bleeding disorders patient an ideal candidate for the STAR; the advantage of ankle replacement over an ankle fusion; and preoperative, post-operative and rehabilitative care. He talks about how bleeding disorders patients are doing and will be expected to do in the future. Having performed more than 1,000 ankle replacements, Dr. Cooper shares his experience, challenges and hopes for the future of ankle replacement therapy. | | MP3 | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
