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	American Association for the Advancement of Science American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), private organization devoted to furthering the work of scientists and improving the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare. The association was founded in 1848; it presently includes some 143,000 individual members, as ... Read more
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	Hemophilia Organizations Promote World Hemophilia Day Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 4/16/2008; 700+ words ; ...the Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS...WFH) will promote World Hemophilia...for the three organizations who wish to make...for-profit organization whose vision...for-profit organization dedicated to...network of patient organizations in more than...World Health ...
	Hemophilia Requires One-on-One Care Says Patient Advocate; Curative Health Services Joins Patient Advocate to Promote Hemophilia Awareness on World Hemophilia Day, April 17th. Business Wire; 4/16/2003; 700+ words ; ...environment. He had lost his brothers to hemophilia and he had the disease as well. This week, on April 17, hemophilia organizations around the globe will mark World Hemophilia Day as an opportunity to increase awareness...
	Orthopaedic Hospital Launches Hemophilia Patient Education Video Podcasts to Promote Awareness of the Disease. Newspaper article from: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal; 5/16/2009; 700+ words ; ...for this disease and educate hemophilia patients on the latest care...treatment options. Each year, hemophilia organizations come together in April to increase awareness and education of hemophilia and many other serious bleeding...
	National Hemophilia Foundation Announces Recipients of The NHF Grants Sponsored By Baxter; Awards Given to Physicians and Nurses to Promote Excellence in Hemophilia Care. PR Newswire; 12/18/2003; 700+ words ; ...patients with severe hemophilia A have a greatly reduced...to the World Health Organization, more than 400,000...in the world may have hemophilia A and it affects 15...4). People with hemophilia A infuse themselves...
	Novo Nordisk Teams with the National Hemophilia Foundation to Launch First Patient Website to Serve Needs of People Managing Hemophilia with Inhibitors; NHF Online Inhibitor Community Launches at NHF 55th Annual Meeting. PR Newswire; 11/7/2003; 700+ words ; ...people managing hemophilia with inhibitors. Designed to promote education and a...http://www.hemophilia.org/inhibitor...Communities" that the organization is planning to...http://www.hemophilia.org/. Each...
	Baxter Recognized by the Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors of Canada and Announces Funding for Clinical and Research Programs Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 5/29/2007; 700+ words ; ...Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors...of Canada to promote such advancement...Association of Hemophilia Clinic Directors...professional organization of physicians...comprehensive hemophilia care programs...
	National Hemophilia Foundation Grants 2005 Awards Under Baxter-Sponsored NHF Clinical Fellowship Program. PR Newswire; 10/27/2005; 700+ words ; ...Fellowship Program to Promote Excellence in Hemophilia Care DEERFIELD, Ill...Foundation The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated...1948, the National Hemophilia Foundation is a non profit 501(c)3 organization with chapters throughout...
	National Hemophilia Foundation Grants 2006 Awards Under Baxter-Sponsored NHF Clinical Fellowship Program. PR Newswire; 9/29/2006; 700+ words ; ...Fellowship Program to Promote Excellence in Hemophilia Care DEERFIELD, Ill...Foundation The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated...1948, the National Hemophilia Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with chapters throughout...
	Bayer Biological Products Recognizes 40 Years of Progress in Celebrating World Hemophilia Day 2003; World Federation of Hemophilia's 40th Anniversary Gives Special Significance To Global Awareness Day. PR Newswire; 4/15/2003; 700+ words ; World Hemophilia Day, celebrated...awareness of, and promote support for...on this World Hemophilia Day to do everything...collaborations with organizations like Bayer BP...significant progress in hemophilia care seen in the...
	Hemophilia & Thrombosis Research Society Receives Funding from ZLB Behring to Support Mentored Research Awards. PR Newswire; 10/11/2006; 700+ words ; ...PRNewswire/ -- The Hemophilia & Thrombosis...those persons with hemophilia," said Leonard A...and Director of the Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center...The generosity of organizations such as ZLB Behring...mission of the HTRS is to promote the care of persons...