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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