This book contains the contributions to the 34th Hemophilia Symposium, Hamburg 2003. The main topics are HIV infection and epidemiology, management of bleedings in hemophiliacs with inhibitors, orthopedic problems and therapy in hemophiliacs, therapy with protein C and pediatric hemostaseology. The volume is rounded off by numerous free papers and posters on hemophilia, hemophiliacs with inhibitors, thrombophilia and molecular diagnostics.

This book contains the contributions to the 34th Hemophilia Symposium, Hamburg 2003. The main topics are HIV infection and epidemiology, management of bleedings in hemophiliacs with inhibitors, orthopedic problems and therapy in hemophiliacs, therapy with protein C and pediatric hemostaseology. The volume is rounded off by numerous free papers and posters on hemophilia, hemophiliacs with inhibitors, thrombophilia and molecular diagnostics.

Motion analysis as introduced 2 years ago on a national basis effectively identifies individual functional disorders and provides a means for describing them on the basis of a score. Individual therapy planning is possible. More treatment tends to produce better function scores and thus helps to lower the strain on the joint. Further study is required in order to determine whether this reduces the incidence of bleeding. Knee function is age-dependent. Height, weight and sporting activity seem to be influencing factors.Demeanor,pain,fatigue and parental motivation do not seem to have an impact. The roll-and-glide pattern is not age-dependent and probably shows functional abnormalities of the knee.Functional benchmarking of the sites is possible but d- ficult because each site selects the children differently.Age differences also render an overall assessment difficult. Some sites performed negative screening so as to only test children with more severe problems,while other sites performed no such selection.In other sites,the only children to show up for motion analysis were those with well informed parents and who are always involved in all the other activities on offer too.

Edited by two leading orthopedic surgeons who are specialists in the treatment of hemophilia, Orthopedic Surgery in Patients with Hemophilia shows all the surgical techniques needed for surgical treatment of musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia. A practical guide, designed for use on the ward or in the office, this book draws on the experience of numerous specialists worldwide, from developed and developing countries. As well as orthopedic surgery, it also covers research, hematology, and rehabilitation. Although of primary interest to the orthopedic surgeon, rheumatologist, and physiotherapist, this book will also be relevant to the hematologist responsible for the care of the hemophiliac patient.

This book contains the contributions to the 33rd Hemophilia Symposium, Hamburg 2002. The main topics are epidemiology, new findings and possibilities in the therapy of antibodies; therapeutic exercise and sport. The volume is rounded off by numerous free papers and posters on hemophilia and hemorrhagic disorders, thrombophilic disorders and associated topics.

This book provides learners with a unique opportunity by virtue of the format outlined above. Each case presentation has a case vignette, which leads up to an important clinical question, and is followed by additional discussion which resolves the question posed. This is a new way to present knowledge in a medical book and should help critical care practitioners, fellows, residents, allied health professionals and students expand their critical care knowledge in an efficient and effective manner. This approach should also benefit those preparing for board examinations.