Novo Nordisk has submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Mim8 (denecimig), an investigational bispecific antibody therapy. The antibody promotes coagulation by binding two key proteins (factor IXa and factor X), essentially mimicking the function of the missing factor VIII in the clotting cascade. 

While it is generally understood that the social determinants of health (SDOH) are significant factors contributing to an individual’s overall health, research specific to SDOH and its impact upon the bleeding disorders community has been rather limited. Authors of a newly published paper sought to address this knowledge gap by conducting a pilot study on SDOH in bleeding disorders, and gain insight on how these factors pose challenges among underserved groups in the U.S. 

With the fall scholastic season now in full swing, we thought it would be a great time to share a few back-to-school resources to support students, families, and school personnel. This edition of the Resource Roundup features articles, educational videos and fact sheets, all of which speak to both school-based topics and bleeding disorders.