Ep 79 Hemophilia: A Hemorrhagic Disposition

Published: Aug. 10, 2021, 8 a.m.

b'Bumps and bruises. Cuts and scrapes. Gashes and gouges. Injuries small and large are familiar to all of us, but what happens when part of our body\\u2019s innate healing ability is disrupted? What happens, for instance, when the blood just won\\u2019t stop flowing? In this episode, we explore one of the most common of these disruptions: the clotting disorder known as hemophilia. From the physiological nitty gritty on how blood clotting actually works to the long history, at times both tragic and triumphant, of the \\u201croyal disease\\u201d, we trace the story of hemophilia, ending with a hopeful look towards the future.\\xa0\\n\\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.'