In this episode, pediatric hematologist Dr. Arash Mahajerin is back to answer listener-submitted questions on the future of portacaths for kids with hemophilia, what to do when mysterious bruising or joint pain begins to show, and marijuana- is it a legitimate form of medication, or not? His answers to those questions, and more, on Episode 2 of BloodStream Media’s Ask The Expert podcast series!

 

Disclaimer: The content contained within Ask The Expert is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about treatment.

 

Links of Interest

• The Pros and Cons of Infusion Devices from NHF’s HemAware. Link
• Hemophilia Treatment Centers: 101 from NHF’s HemAware. Link
• Joint Disease from Living With Hemophilia (Bayer). Link
• 60 Peer-Reviewed Studies on Medical Marijuana from 1990-2014. Link
• The Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders. Link

 

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